OLX SoMA AWARDS

So the weekend is here again (that was fast, right?) and you are wondering what big thing is happening? Wonder no more...

The 3rd Annual OLX SoMA AWARDS is what is happening.

WHEN: Saturday, 10th October - Sunday, 11th October 2015

WHERE: Safaricom Indoor Arena

Time: 3.00 pm - 12.00 am (Midnight)

SOMA Awards is an annual event that is geared towards identifying those who use Social Media to positively impact the society. It brings together different social media enthusiasts and organisations to celebrate the tremendous contribution brought about by Social Media.

For the third time running SOMA Awards has been supported by OLX as the Title sponsor. The awards have continued to impact individuals and organizations. The Third Annual OLX SOMA Awards will be guided by the theme “Social Media for Economic Empowerment.”

SOMA team has also introduced new platforms designed to engage different groups in the market for a better experience.

CHARGES:

Early Bird - 300/=

At the gate - 500/= 

Source: http://bit.ly/1FWBM2a

SAFARICOM 7s 2015

It's that time of the year again! Just the title elicits some typa feeling, doesn't it?? Oh the hype and the fun of it all....

Safaricom Sevens (Rugby) is back to attract rugby followers from across the globe... and the rest of us of course, *whispering* 'the cheerleaders'. That's where all the fun is anyway, isn't it? :-)

So, just to keep you updated, the main action is scheduled to take place this weekend. When and where you ask? Follow through...

WHEN: Saturday, 3rd October - Sunday, 4th October, 2015

WHERE: Kasarani a.k.a Safaricom Stadium

Time: 10.00 am - 11.00 pm

Since the event was born, it has attracted world-class teams who have bestowed us with plenty of action and excitement. Around sixteen teams from different parts of the world usually participate in this tournament which is run by the Kenya Rugby Football Union.

This year the star as well as other performing teams consist of England Saxons, Italy, Spain, Brazil ,which are among the 16 teams confirmed. 

By all means, this is soooo worth attending! Come watch some 'rudge' and have yourself a grand grand time :-)

Source: http://bit.ly/1FLx873

EARTHDANCE NAIROBI 2015

Earthdance Fans oyeeee!!!! 2015 Edition is here....

Hosted by Earthdance Nairobi and 6:AM Entertainment, this year features three stages, curated by three established Kenyan entertainment houses for your audible pleasure. Along with the great music, we are introducing aBYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) bar system for the best festival experience this year.

Wueh, can it really get any better than this?? Sounds exciting already! Okay, let's get to it.... the details I mean :-D

WHEN: Saturday, 3rd October - Sunday, 4th October 2015

WHERE: Ngong Racecourse

Time: 5.00 pm - 9.00 am

The venue is a new corner of the Ngong Racecourse, which features the Ngong Forest set against a water resevoir. This definitely brings this festival’s true essence to the forefront. It’s about music, in nature, and with peace.

Timo Higgs and Strain are this year’s headlining acts on the Electronic Stage. Timo Higgs is of Polish origin and hones his craft playing the latest electronic music in the U.A.E. Strain is of Kenyan origin and he has established himself in the Cape Town Psytrance scene.

Alongside Kenya’s biggest names in the industry, this is gonna be one hell of a festival!

Source: http://bit.ly/1iRvyWg

MORGAN HERITAGE KENYA TOUR

So you must have heard of Morgan Heritage, no? Well at least I'm sure you have if you are as old as I am. Disclaimer: I am not  ancient!!!!

Nway, so these guys are in town this weekend. Incase you are wondering, Morgan  Heritage  is  one  of  the  most  influential  reggae  bands today, formed by  five  children  of  famed  reggae - artist  Denroy Morgan. They are popularly referred to  as "reggae  royalty",  and have produced  the

critically acclaimed  album "Protect Us Jah" (1997), followed  by  "One Calling (1998) , and the spiritually -inclined "Don't Haffi Dread"(1999).

Wanna meet the reggae royalty and you are wondering how? Here are the deets:

WHEN: Saturday, 3rd October, 2015

WHERE: Nyayo Stadium

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm

Taking into  consideration  Kenyans  love  for  quality  live entertainment, Extravaganza  2015 is scheduled to be the main show  all through the night, which will definitely be a show stopper.

CHARGES:
Regular tickets: 500/=

You just can't miss out on this!

Source: http://bit.ly/1PSVhIL

GLOBAL MARCH FOR ELEPHANTS AND RHINOS

It's been a minute... I know, I know. And my excuse is pretty stupid so I'll just go with "no excuse whatsoever for my absence, but please forgive me"

As you are thinking about my forgiveness, let's get into what's happening in the month of October :-)

WildlifeDirect, Kenya Wildlife Service and Stand Up Shout Out are delighted to invite you to the Global March for Elephants and Rhinos.

WHEN: Saturday, 3rd October, 2015

WHERE: Nairobi National Museum of Kenya

Time: 8.00 am

This will be a 10 km walk that will be flagged off from the National Museums of Kenya at 8am and move along to the Kenya Wildlife Service via Uhuru Highway and Langata road.

Climaxing with great entertainment at at 1.00 pm.

Come march for elephants and rhinos, and keep fit while at it!

PIZZA FESTIVAL!

Pizza!!! YES, PIZZA!!!

Who loves pizza? - US!

And who else? - CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

Honestly, this sounds like it's gonna be a super duper fun day! It sounds like a day you wouldn't want to miss. And it also sounds like a worthy cause to spend your 200/= (or more) on! There's going to be loooots of fun and loooots of pizza! Absolutely nothing to regret :-) Happening....

WHEN: Saturday, 9th May, 2015

WHERE: City Primary, Ngara, Parklands

Time: 9.00 am - 4.00 pm

Theme for the Day - Pizza & Yoghurt

Just because you (or your child) was born with a disability is no excuse not to allow them to have fun. This event is all about celebrating children with disabilities and allowing them to have just as much fun as other children.

Homes for children with disabilities are invited. Parents too are invited. There is also going to be a team of experts on disability issues present on the d-day.

CHARGES:

Advance - Ksh. 200

At the gate - Ksh. 350

Till Number (payment via Mpesa) - 974397

 Because life is meant to be lived... to the fullest! :-)

THE ATHI 4x4 CHALLENGE

Lovers of outdoors stuff and all things muddy... This is especially made and posted for you.!

It is an off road 4×4 event held close to Nairobi to raise money for car 45’s entry into the Rhino Charge.

WHEN: Sunday, March 29th 2015

WHERE: Lukenya  Hills, Athi River

Time: From 10.00 a.m.

The 4×4 Stages will include:- Quarry Rally Mud Madness Reversing & Blindfold Water Eruption And much more.

Other activities on the Ranch will be: Fishing on the Dam Demonstration Events Game drives in an 85 year old Ford “A” Food Court & Bar.

CHARGES:- Ksh. 500/= per person

DAVIDO - LIVE IN NAIROBI!!!!

Okay, Davido fans... Hoyeeeee! :-D *Scream louder, I can't hear y'alls*

Yaaaas, this Nigerian superstar is heading eastways to our very own Nairobi. When, you ask??

WHEN: Saturday, 28th March, 2015
WHERE: Carnivore  Grounds, Lang'ata

Time: 6.00 p.m. - Mpaka Chee! (6.00 a.m)

The company (Ranee Productions) that most recently brought us comedian Russell Peters is bringing the "Aye" crooner to Nairobi according to a post on their Facebook page and a tweet by Davido himself.

A.S.K NAIROBI INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR

"Show" always brings back fond childhood memories.... and high school memories too. These are the days we waited for the "Show" like nothing else! It signified days of fun on end. I even had to go back when I was in campus just to re-live it! And guess what I realized? That with age, the fun doesn't change....

Better yet, the older you are, the more beneficial "Show" is for you... because the wealth of knowledge, talent, business, networking and freebies there.... It never ends!

WHEN:

Starting Date - 29 September 2014

Ending Date - 05 October 2014

WHERE: Jamhuri Park Race Circuit

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm

Oh yes! the Nairobi Show is definitely back.... this time, I hear, bigger and better!!! There will be more than 350 international and local exhibitors showcasing... Imagine that!

Visit the "Show" once more this year, or take your kids, or your nephews/nieces, or your neighbour's kids!! Just make sure you don't miss it :-)

SAFARICOM SEVENS 2014

And now for the event that we have all been waiting for.... drumrolls please......!!!! C'mon, let's not pretend. Safaricom Sevens is (and has been for a number of years) literally the event of the year. I know some people who live for this event, everything else is in their lives is shadowed... okay, I exaggerate... but y'all get my gist, no?

WHEN: 26th - 29th September 2014

WHERE: Kasarani Stadium

Time: 10.00am - 7.00pm

And did you know....???

The Safaricom Sevens tournament, which is run by the Kenya Rugby Union, is a competition promoted as Africa’s premier rugby sevens tournament. The tournament draws crowds of over 20,000 to the weekend-long event.

It is unique in that it is contested by numerous national representative sides from Africa and beyond, by professional sevens outfits, professional and amateur club sides, invitational teams, universities and schools.

Where to buy Tickets:

Safaricom Sevens Tickets are Available at Galleria, Junction, I&M, Kimathi street, Nakumatt Mega, Sarit, Village market and TRM Safaricom shops at the following costs & dates.

DAILY CHARGES:

Upper decks - Kshs. 500

Lower decks - Kshs. 1,000

VIP - Kshs. 2,000

SEASON TICKETS:

Upper decks  - Kshs. 1,000

Lower decks - Kshs. 2,000

VIP - Kshs. 4,000

CBA AFRICA CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE

Okay, like honestly... why do the two most eagerly awaited events have to happen the same weekend? Including the finest spectator motoring event in Africa.... Like honestly? So now, where are we expected to not go? Help me (us?) Lord!

WHEN: 28th September 2014

WHERE: Ngong Racecourse

Time: 9.00am - 7.00pm

Discover the timeless beauty and elegance of classic cars and motorcycles. This year’s theme is "The ABC’s of Detail . . . Art, Bikes and Cars "

CHARGES: 

Adult - Kshs. 700

Kids - Kshs. 700

Tickets available at all CBA Branches in Nairobi & Thika, Capital FM Kenya, Sarova Panafric hotel, Sarova Stanley Hotel, and on TicketSasa.com 

XPLORE.... TRAVEL FAIR 2014

Love traveling and exploring? This travel fair/exhibition should definitely help make things easier for you when it comes to making those tough-ass decisions about where to get the best or most affordable accommodation, or where to visit, or where to eat. And then again, don't we all love special offers? :-)

WHEN: 27th - 28th September 2014

WHERE: Karen Blixen Museum Gardens

Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm

Welcome to the 2nd edition of Xplore…, the new up market travel fair, introducing the best East African destinations.

A relaxed leisurely stroll through the gardens will have professionals and the general public meet more than 60 of the key actors in the tourism industry from East Africa: High end lodges, restaurants, food & beverage suppliers, community tourism organizations as well as service providers.

Xplore is the perfect rendez-vous to discover and book your next escapes among our selection of the East African tourism hidden gems

SONDEKA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY

Woohoo! It's end month again.... Lots of money, lots of events, lots of funnnnn! Let's start this off with Sondeka...

Creatives Garage will give an explosive and colossal invite to the Sondeka Festival at Quinns on Ngong road. The evening will be a fun festival of colour; the perfect play area for adults!

WHEN: 27th September 2014

WHERE: Kenya Harlequins - Ngong rd

Time: 5.00pm - 11.00pm

It will commence at 6pm with various fun activities after a long weekend of Rugby. This is an event for people to let loose and have childlike fun all over again!

There will be a stage set outside the club house which will host select acts of bands and musical performers for the night, to give a taste of the Sondeka festival. The stage will have a laser show in various colours to give a nice fun feel, with coloured bubble and smoke machines. 

Performances by Makadem, Aziz and Santuri Djs on the decks

Other cool stuff lined up are:

Cocktail game, table challenges, happy feet and shower hour. Wondering what these are? Well, you need to come over with your friends and find out.

CHARGES:

Gate ticket - Kshs. 500

MEDIC EAST AFRICA 2014

The 2nd Medic East Africa returns to Nairobi. Meet everyone who is anyone in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical laboratory industry in the East African region.

WHEN: 23rd - 25th September 2014

WHERE: Visa Oshwal Auditorium, Parklands

Time: 10.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.

Register for free and win Ksh 50,000.

Register for the Healthcare Management Conference.

Exhibitor Products and Services.

Source: KenyaBuzz

THE GODOWNGIG

WHEN: 27 September 2014

WHERE: The GoDown Arts Centre

Time: 2.00pm - 8.00pm

CHARGES: Free!

Nyama Choma and Drinks will be on sale!

Emcee: Lulu Saidi

Music By: Dj K Rich

SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP

Guess who is back? Yep....THE dare devils are back!!!

WHEN: 20th - 21st September 2014

WHERE: Tatu City, Kiambu county

Time: 8.00am - 6.00pm

East Africa's premiere race event designed for on-road sports motorcycles comes to Kiambu County, hosted by Tatu City.

CHARGES:

Daily : 500

VIP Season : 500

Source: Gigwapi

STORYMOJA HAY FESTIVAL 2014

A 5-day celebration and showcase of our stories and our contemporary culture. Come and get stimulated through engaging discussions, live performances, art & craft, dance, music, poetry, and lots of other innovative and creative art forms.

WHEN: 17th September 2014

WHERE: Nairobi National Museum

Time: 9.00am - 6.00pm

There are more than 140 events, 21 international artists and over 60 local artists lined up.

This is your opportunity to meet with Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, reknowned poets (Kwame Dawes, Neal Hall, Ladan Osman, Liyou Libsekal, Matthew Shenoda), Fiction writers (Prajwal Parajuly, Andrea Coddington, Duduzile Mabaso), local artists (Jeff Koinange, Kinyanjui Kombani, Ciku Kimeria, Oduor Jagero, Mshai Mwangola, Alexander Nderitu, Ndiritu Wahome) and many, many, many others….

CHARGES:

Early Bird - 1000

Season Ticket - 1000

     * Early bird Ticket – 1,000/- (plus FREE pre-registered masterclass) 

      *  Day Ticket – 1,000/- (comes with free book for children under 16) 

 *   Season Ticket – 1,500/- (entry for Saturday and Sunday only) 

* Storymoja Music Concert – Advance 800/-, at the gate 1,000/- 

·         VIP Ticket: Storymoja Festival Charity Gala – 6,000/- includes entry to the Festival from 17th to 21st Sept

Source: Gigwapi

LIPALA TOUR - SHEEBEEN LIVE!

Sheebeen live is back ladies and gentlemen...a tad late but awesomer than ever....SHEEBEEN LIVE & SAUTI SOL Entertainment presents LIPALA TOUR a Sauti Sol Affair.

WHEN: 13th - 14th September 2014

WHERE: Sheebeen Bar - Menengai Road , Upper hill

Time: 6.00pm - 6.00am

Come through and be part of the Nairobi installment of the LIPALA TOUR...Watch one of Africa’s top band’s representing East Africa perform their onslaught of hit singles Nishike, Still the One and Sura Yako. This is also Sauti Sol first public viewing of the anticipated Sura Yako music video and the first of a planned #LipalaDance Tour. Expect to Lipala Dance, the spinoff to Sura Yako, and a night of electric performances from Kenya's best!! 

COVER CHARGES: 

FARAJA FUSION NIGHT

This will be a night to remember, with performances by Alisha Popat, Wanny Angerer and Dan Aceda, plus a fashion show bringing together some amazing designers.

WHEN: Saturday, 13th September 2014

WHERE: Lions Sightfirst Eye Center, Westlands

Time: 7pm onwards

Tickets include dinner, dance and some drinks. All proceeds on the night will give hope and support to children and adults living with cancer because no one should have to face cancer alone.

CHARGES - Kshs 7,500

Dress Code: Women- colourful evening wear, Men- colourful tie.

For ticket bookings call 0727729287

STEAK FRIDAY!

I am such a sucker for steak! I like it well-done, thank you! *salivates* And is it unhealthy to eat too much of it? Naaaah, I don't believe so... people lie guys :-)

All the steak lovers... *singing to the tune of Beyonce's Single ladies*... put your hands up! \o/

WHEN: EVERY Friday

WHERE: Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi CBD

Time: Starting 12 noon

Whether you like it well done, medium rare or devilishly rare…come enjoy the best steaks in town with the finest wine selection every Friday at the Flame Tree Restaurant.

CONTACTS

Email: panafric@sarovahotels.com

Cell: 0709111000

Website: http://www.sarovahotels.com/