Adult ticket £5 (children of 5-12 yrs: concession price £1.50)
Events on Sunday 2 August are listed below:
[101] Petina Gappah & Joyce Nyairo UNEP Stage, 10am–11.30am A Kenyan literary critic chats with a Zimbawean author whose debute anthology is garnering rave reviews
[102] Living Memories – Al Kags & Contributors to his Anthology British Council Pavilion, 12pm–1.30pm An anthology based on personal interviews by Al Kags. It features the stories of those who lived through the colonial period, the independence struggle and early years of Kenya as a nation. Gain insights about our national journey as Kags and some of his contributors tell their riveting stories. With: Garnette Oluoch Olunya
[103] Search for Peace – Tribal Leadership Institutions Diversity Tent, 10am–11.30am Does Western Justice deal with communities holistically, or incorporate elements of forgiveness? Tribal Leadership Institutions discuss their role in the search for peace. With: Njeri Kabeberi – CMD
[104] 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
[105] Real Estate Enterprise Tent, 10am–11.30am What are the challenges of investing in real estate? What are the lessons we can learn from those in the know? Join several investors and find out what they did.
[106] The Influence of IT on Life Today – Gizmos and Gadgets Can Do Platform, 10am–11.30am A demonstration and discussion on the gizmos and gadgets that rule our lives. What new IT toys are on the way? With: Kaume Marambii
[107] The Mchongaono Challenge Camera Laye Stage, 10am–11.30am Diss each other with words not fists in the hilarious Kenyan art form of Mchongoano and win instant prizes! With: Xavier Nato
[108] Writing for Children Theatre Company Stage, 10am–11.30am A taster workshop on writing for children by those who recently graduated and will be published by Storymoja. Fun exercises that will get your writing juices flowing! You might even win a scholarship to a September workshop! Participants: Edwin Nyakundi, Reeves Kibet, Joan Kabugu
[109] Animation Workshop Homeboyz Zone, 10am–11.30am In collaboration with: Homeboyz
[110] Outreach Workshop and Showcase Kwani?, 10am–11.30am Come listen to those from Marginalised communities like rural outposts and urban slums who benefited from The Imagine Company's training in media and writing skills In collaboration with: The Imagine Company
[111] Kids Eco-Fashion Show Plus 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
[112] Getting Justice - Screening Film Theatre, 10am–11.30am Getting Justice Film by Miana Kiai about the aftermath of Post Election violence including the International Criminal Court debate in Hague In collaboration with: VOXCOM
[113] Nairobi Running Out Of Water – What Next? UNEP Stage, 12pm–1.30pm What alternative water sources exist? How can we conserve and better manage our water resources? Come hear the experts, get the facts, share ideas, discuss how each of us can help secure our water future. Led by: Betty Wamalwa
[114] Skills Factory Fashion British Council Pavilion, 10am–11.30am A British Council workshop for youth on fashion and design. Led by: Liz Ogembo
[115] How Well Do You Know Your Fellow Kenyans? Diversity Tent, 12pm–1.30pm Steadman Research reach into their enormous data files on Kenyan political and social habits and attitudes, and challenge you to figure out Fact or Fiction? Register a team of eight and you may win factual prizes! Led by: George Waititu
[116] Careers in Writing Makini Marquee, 12pm–1.30pm Come meet local and international writers who make a living doing what they love as film-makers, journalists, storytellers, publishers, poets, playwrights, etc. Come armed with questions if you seek a job in the writing professions, or just want to find out about careers in writing. With: Martin Njaga
[117] Kenya's competitiveness on the Global arena Enterprise Tent, 12pm–1.30pm Perspectives on Kenya and Africa's position as articulated in the recent G8 meeting With: Mr. James Mwangi and Rob McCaire
[118] Outsourcing – Challenges and Opportunities Can Do Platform, 12pm–1.30pm Can our outsourcing businesses ever challenge those in India? What advantages/disadvantages do we enjoy? Listen to an expert on the competitive issues that entrepreneurs can and should exploit. In collaboration with: Nesbitt of Kencall
[119] Sandra Mushi, Stanley Kenani & Phyllis Muthoni Camera Laye Stage, 12pm–1.30p Conversation with poets, Sandra Mushi (TZ), Stanley Kenani (Malawi), Phyllis Muthoni (Kenya) Chaired by: Stephen Partington
[120] Domestic Violence Theatre Company Stage, 12pm–1.30pm In collaboration with: True Love
[121] A Conversation with Monica Arac and Chika Unigwe and Tony Kan Homeboyz Zone, 12pm–1.30pm Meet Africa's hot new writers Chika Unigwe (NIG), Monica Arac (UG) and Tony Kan (NIG) Chaired by: Doreen Baingana
[122] Launch of the Second Half of Kwani??'s 5th Edition – ‘Revelations & Conversations’ Kwani?, 12pm–1.30pm Examining Kenya in the context and violent aftermath of the 2007 elections. Also launched is Internally Misplaced, a Kwani?? edition by Wambui Mwangi on a day in the life of Madam’s driver as Kenya burns In collaboration with: Kwani?
[123] Song and Dance Storyhippo Kids Zone, 12pm–1.30pm Learn different dance styles for different types of music. A lively dance workshop for children aged between 6 and 12 years. Led by: Amimo Olembo
[124] The Race - Screening Film Theatre, 12pm–1.30pm Kimani Mburu's film The Race is the Kalasha Award winning Riverwood Movie of the Year With: Dickson Migiro
[125] Workable Solutions – A Discussion UNEP Stage, 2pm–3.30pm Join the discussion on what social, legal, financial and political issues hinder the pursuit of bio-friendly ‘solutions’ for household and industrial needs? Be inspired by those practising Workable Solutions. In collaboration with: Organic Farming, Biogas, Solar, Jikos, Stephen Karekesi, Prisons
[126] Discussion with Vikram Seth British Council Pavilion, 2pm–3.30pm In conversation with a feisty local academic and a sweet-talking newspaper editor. Participants: Wambui Mwangi, Ali Zaidi
[127] Satyagraha Diversity Tent, 2pm–3.30pm In the footsteps of Gandhi: No to Tribalism and Racism. Can Kenya’s South Asians intercede? In collaboration with: Awaaz
[128] Speak Like Obama Makini Marquee, 2pm–3.30pm We challenge you to craft a speech like Obama and deliver it flawlessly. A five-minute speech with an empowering vision that will inspire Kenyans to change our country for the better. Register on our blogsite: http://storymojaafrica.wordpress.com. Led by: Nureen Velji
[129] Big Dreams Enterprise Tent, 2pm–3.30pm Your dream might be to help others, change your environment or to grow your business. Listen to a dynamo who has dreamt big in both business and philanthropy, to find out her Big Story so you can construct your own. With: Eva Muraya of Color Creations
[130] So We Have the Fibre-optic Cable – What Next? Can Do Platform, 2pm–3.30pm What are the social, economic and political ramifications of greatly improved online connectivity. What needs to be done by government, private industry and citizens to take full advantage? With: Paul Kukubo
[131] Missing Voices in Politics Camera Laye Stage, 2pm–3.30pm What are these ‘missing voices’ of those not (or under-) represented, saying that we can’t or won't hear? How do we include these groups in the national agenda? Hon. Njoki Ndungu engages in a discussion on ‘Missing Voices in Politics’. Participants: Njoki Ndungu, Kate Adie, Youth Leaders
[132] Fab at Forty Plus Theatre Company Stage, 2pm–3.30pm Join fabulous women who share their tips on what it takes to look and stay ‘Fab at Forty Plus’. Participants: Wambui Teju/Terry Mugai
[133] Songwriting Workshop Homeboyz Zone, 2pm–3.30pm Introductory taster for one and two day workshops. Hear experts on the state of Kenyan songwriting. Try mini-craft exercises on structure, melody and lyrics. Learn about copyrights and more. Led by: David Ohingo, KCS
[134] Kenya Burning Panel Discussion Kwani?, 2pm–3.30pm Check out the exhibition in the Godown Space and then come hear and question those who captured and recorded Kenya’s post-election violence. In collaboration with: Kwani?
[135] Games and Song Time Storyhippo Kids Zone, 2pm–3.30pm With Zoom Zoom and other local nursery songs and ditties. In collaboration with: Storymoja
[136] Sauti Kimya – Sounds in Silence Film Theatre, 2pm–3.30pm A new show in development celebrating cultural and environmental life. Audience members are invited to participate in an interactive workshop performance. In collaboration with: The Theatre Company
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