Adult ticket £5 (children of 5-12 yrs: concession price £1.50)
Events on Saturday 1 August are listed below:
[52] Keynote Address UNEP Stage, 10am–11.30am In this keynote address Executive Director of UNEP Achim Steiner discusses pressing environmental issues.
[53] Leadership Forum British Council Pavilion, 10am–11.30am Be inspired, network, build skills, knowledge and experience, and engage with those who’ve participated in the British Council's Leadership Forum. Chaired by: Michael Waweru
[54] Prison Stories Wanyiri Kihoro, Saga, Maina Kinyatti Diversity Tent, 10am–11.30am Wanyiri Kihoro and Saga MacOdongo spent years in jail and lived to speak of their ordeals and learning. Participants: Kingwa Kamenchu
[55] Spelling Bee Makini Marquee, 10am–11.30am Any child between 6 and 12 years of age may sign up from 9am–10am on site to compete for great prizes in a Spelling Bee. In collaboration with: Makini School
[56] Uta Do Citizenship & Award Enterprise Tent, 10am–11.30am Uta Do in collaboration with Generation Kenya recognise and reward a selection of role models born since Kenya’s independence. Participants: Generation Kenya/Jerry Riley
[57] Men Under Attack Can Do Platform, 10am–11.30am Oyunga Pala leads a discussion on the changing role of men in our society. Participants: Oyunga Pala, Maina Kageni
[58] Personal Financial Empowerment Camera Laye Stage, 10am–11.30am Practical advice about how to take control and manage your finances Led by: Waceke Nduati, Dayo Forster
[59] François Devenne & Lee Siegel Theatre Company Stage, 10am–11.30am French Writer François Devenne and American Writer Lee Siegel in Chaired by: Petina Gappah
[60] Manuscript Doctor Homeboyz Zone, 10am–11.30am Writers! Poets! Bring your articles and manuscripts to Manuscript Doctors Show your writing to professional editors for invaluable feedback
[61] Urban Ink – A Graphic Novel Kwani?, 10am–11.30am A words and pictures story, told of Nairobi’s hip hop dreams and nightmares mired in the politics of ‘slum upgrading’, in Urban Ink – A Graphic Novel. Participants: Kwani?/Writers Wapi/Artists
[62] Eco-Fashion Show Storyhippo Kids Zone, 10am–11.30am Kids come with ordinary items like paper and bottle tops and learn how to create instant clothes for an Eco-Fashion Show. In collaboration with: Storymoja
[63] In My Genes – Film and Discussion Film Theatre, 10am–11.30am A film by Lupita Nyongo about living with Albinism, followed by a discussion led by those living ‘white’ in a ‘black’ nation. With: Lupita Nyongo
[64] Green Profits UNEP Stage, 12pm–1.30pm Come be inspired by innovative entrepreneurs of the green tribe and learn how private enterprise can benefit from going green. Participants: Lorna Omuodo/Betty Wamalwa
[65] Discussion School Violence British Council Pavilion, 12pm–1.30pm A presentation of research done by students followed by discussion on causes of school violence. In collaboration with: Steadman Research
[66] Diversity Case Studies Diversity Tent, 12pm–1.30pm Hear the Nigerian High Commissioner speak on ‘What we can learn from Nigeria about promoting diversity’. With: David Aoll
[67] The Ten Commandments of Beauty Makini Marquee, 12pm–1.30pm Learn the Ten Commandments of Beauty in order to live to the full potential your inner and outer beauty! With: Dorothy Chylstun-Githae
[68] Owning Our National Vision Enterprise Tent, 12pm–1.30pm With: Dr. Wahome Gakuru
[69] Privacy, Piracy and Security Can Do Platform, 12pm–1.30pm As we become more reliant on computers and online transactions, we must address issues of privacy, piracy and security. With: Al Kags – ICT Board
[70] Aesthetics of Political Writing Camera Laye Stage, 12pm–1.30pm Learn from a master how to express your political opinions in a way that convinces your readers and invites and inspires them. With: Mukoma wa Ngugi
[71] Discussion with Kate Adie Theatre Company Stage, 12pm–1.30pm Discussion with veteran BBC broadcaster, feminist and war correspondent, Kate Adie. Participants: Tolu Ogunlesi, David Kaiza
[73] Mzee Ondego & Richard Onyango Kwani?, 12pm–1.30pm Meet songwriter and Kenyatta confidante, Mzee Ondego. Also meet Richard Onyango, our most famous international artist In collaboration In collaboration with: Kwani?
[74] Peace Workshop Storyhippo Kids Zone, 12pm–1.30pm Ogutu Muraya narrates how Sufuria and Mwko come to blows in Land of the Kitchen. A workshop by the author follows, on Keeping Peace. With: Oluoch Madiang
[75] Hanif Kureishi Film Theatre, 12pm–1.30pm An interview with Hanif Kureishi about his films, including a selection of clips. Chaired by: Judy Kibinge
[76] Carbon Footprint UNEP Stage, 4pm–5.30pm What impact do our individual activities or way of living have on the environment, and in particular climate change? How is this measured? Find out about Carbon Footprints and why they matter. Chaired by: Betty Wamalwa
[77] Discussion with Vikram Seth British Council Pavilion, 2pm–3.30pm The bestselling author of A Suitable Boy Vikram Seth, interviewed by the Caine Prize-winner and popular broadcaster. With: Farid Khimani/Yvonne Awuor
[78] The Language of Names Diversity Tent, 2pm–3.30pm The language and meaning of names, names and identity, trends in naming, naming ceremonies, regional variations in names, names and social class and more. With: Mbaka
[79] The Paradigm Shift Needed in our Education System Makini Marquee, 2pm–3.30pm With: Wambui/Mshai /Yvonne
[80] Five Minutes With Fame Enterprise Tent, 2pm–3.30pm First work with others to hone your questions, and then sit down in small groups to interact with one top CEO at a time. Participants: Twenty CEOs
[81] Social and Business Etiquette Can Do Platform, 2pm–3.30pm Kenya's first supermodel trains you how to carry and conduct yourself in ways consistent with global standards of etiquette, while maintaining your personal identity. Led by: Mildred Awiti
[82] Your Health and Wellbeing Camera Laye Stage, 2pm–3.30pm Practising physician and columnist leads a panel of medical experts to help us sort out good health practices from mere trends. Come with questions. Led by: Dr Brigid Monda
[83] Caine, Wahome Mutahi and Jomo Kenyatta Prizes Theatre Company Stage, 2pm–3.30pm The winners and runners-up talk about the impact the Caine, Wahome Mutahi and Jomo Kenyatta Prizes have had on their lives and their writing, and the value and future of literary prizes. With: Prof Chris Wanjala
[84] Storytelling Knockouts Homeboyz Zone, 2pm–3.30pm Seven minutes to tell a story – the Storytelling Knockouts whittle fourteen competitors down to a top three who will slug it out on the main stage. Participants: Daniel Morden & Storymoja
[85] Whistleblowers – Munyakei and Githongo Kwani?, 2pm–3.30pm The true story of David Munyakei, Goldenberg whistleblower, as written by Billy Kahora. How does he compare with John Githongo as written by Michela Wrong in It’s Our Turn to Eat? With: Parselelo Kantai
[86] Games and Song Time Storyhippo Kids Zone, 2pm–3.30pm With Zoom Zoom and other local nursery songs and ditties. In collaboration with: Storymoja
[87] Home by Arthus Yann Betrand Film Theatre, 2pm–3.30pm A movie with stunning aerial footage makes an urgent appeal for our planet in peril. In collaboration with: UNEP
[88] Focus on Environmental Justice UNEP Stage, 4pm–5.30pm Whistleblowing on those causing environmental damage? The Ongiek on Mau forest, Malindi case against British hotelier and more. In collaboration with: Forest Action Network
[89] Discussion with Hanif Kureshi British Council Pavilion, 4pm–5.30pm Two African writers in conversation with Oscar-winning film-maker and bestselling author Hanif Kureishi. With: Dayo Forster
[90] A conversation with Asunta Wagura Diversity Tent, 4pm–5.30pm Chaired by: Kingwa Kamenchu
[91] Mchongoano Challenge Makini Marquee, 4pm–5.30pm Diss each other with words, not fists, in the hilarious Kenyan art form of Mchongoano and win instant prizes! Led by: Xavier Nato
[92] WMW/WIL Mentoring Enterprise Tent, 4pm–5.30pm How to mentor traditionally under-represented young people and women, and shape them into tomorrow's professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders. With: Nyokabi Njuguna
[93] Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet Can Do Platform, 4pm–5.30pm Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet and intrigues behind the scenes: what did the great fallen sons of Kenya stand for? And are those values still relevant today? Participants: PLO Lumumba, Parsalelo Kantai
[94] An Honest Exploration of Sexuality and our Sexual Culture Camera Laye Stage, 4pm–5.30pm Only for those aged twenty-five and over. With: Valentine Njoroge, Gitau Njoroge
[95] What to Wear (or Not) Theatre Company Stage, 4pm–5.30pm Some outfits accentuate your worst features! Some colours look terrible on you! But anybody can dress better if they understand the basic rules of what to wear (or not!). Participants: Lucy Rao, LeLaso Owiti
[96] Storytelling Knockouts Homeboyz Zone, 4pm–5.30pm Seven minutes to tell a story – the Storytelling Knockouts whittle fourteen competitors down to a top three who will slug it out on the main stage. Participants: Jan Blake & Storymoja
[97] Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet Kwani?, 4pm–5.30pm Beyond the Assassin’s Bullet and intrigues behind the scenes: what did the great fallen sons of Kenya stand for? And are those values still relevant today? Participants: PLO Lumumba, Parsalelo Kantai
[98] The Matatu From Watamu that Drove into a Sea Storyhippo Kids Zone, 4pm–5.30pm The Matatu From Watamu that Drove into a Sea is an art, craft, song and dance session inspired by weird, wonderful sea-life. Led by: Amimo Olembo, Keith Pearson
[99] Diversity Issues Film Theatre, 4pm–5.30pm Skits from Cut Off My Tongue and discussion led by Citizen's Pathway- Professionals tackling Diversity Issues With: Jagi Gakunju
[100] MUSIC – Peter Myles (Uganda) supported by Ground Zero Storymoja Limelight Stage, 6pm
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