THE AFRICAN FOOD AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL

An event that aims to celebrate the magic of "Mama Africa", The Africa Food and Cultural Festival is happening for the first time in East Africa... in our very own Nairobi, Kenya.

WHEN : 30th November 2013
WHERE: Ngong Racecourse, Ngong Rd
Time: 10.00am - 6.00pm

The festival will bring together as many African countries (if not all) as possible to come, share and showcase their food, music, fashion and culture with the rest of Africa. This is also the definite place for people from different African nations to meet up and network.

There will be music by Dj Joe Mfalme and Creme De La Creme, Dan Aceda and a few other surprise acts from Africa to entertain the crowd.

So far, the following countries will be participating:

-Kenya

-Uganda

-Rwanda

-Ghana

-Nigeria

-Ethiopia

-Morocco

-Senegal

-Mali

-Cameroon

-Ivory Coast

-Egypt.

CHARGES:

Advance tickets - 1,000/= (ticketsasa.com)

Gate tickets - 1,500/=

Kids tickets - 500/=

THE AFRO-NYWELE EXPERIENCE!

Kenyan Kinks, Coils and Curls Come Together and Let Their Hair Out!

WHEN: 7th December 2013
WHERE: Makini School, Makini Road off Riara Road
Time: 1.00pm - 7.00pm

Afro-Nywele is about loving & being true to your natural hair and self by showcasing our lovely kinks for all the world to see.

This is especially after we've always been told that our African hair is too hard to manage and that we have to soften with chemicals to keep it straight & manageable.

That myth is being burst wide open everyday as more ladies learn and love to keep their hair natural.

This is not just an event for natural haired ladies, even ladies with relaxed hair are welcome to learn tips and tricks on how to take care of their hair.

ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE:

- Newbie 101

- Natural Hair Care & Styling

- Health, Nutrition & Fitness

- Make Up & Facial Tutorials

- Charity Product Swap

- Shopping

- Meet & Drink Up

CHARGES:

Advance Tickets (On ticketsasa.com) - 1,500/=

At the gate - 1,800/=

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WIN FREE TICKETS.... TO THE ELEGANCE AFFAIR!

Fashion party with utmost creativity!! Designers are going to show-case, display and sell their designs and accessories at very discounted rates.

WHEN: 14th - 15th December 2013

 

WHERE: Nairobi Railway Museum

              Skylux Lounge, Westlands

TIME: 10.00am -6.00pm

         10.00pm -6.00am

There will be other fun activities like real fashion photo shoots, performances, deejaying, karaoke, trampolines, sheesha bars, and interviews for the fashion lovers. The daytime event at Nairobi Railway Museum will run from 10am - 6pm and will be followed by an after party at Skylux lounge in Westlands from 10pm till dawn.

The ADVANCED tickets will go for only 500/= and will include free movie at IMAX and free access to SKYLUX for the after party. Gate entrance will be 1,000/=

Grab your ticket at IMAX, 20th Century, Mama Ngina Street or call 0724 675 545

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(Ask them to tag or mention you on the page wall).

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SONDEKA FEST

Creatives Garage is excited to present to you Sondeka Fest!  Sondeka Fest will be Kenya’s first annual creative festival, 

WHEN: 29th - 1st December
WHERE: Greenhouse Mall, Ngong Road
Time: 8.00am - 10.00pm daily

A 3-day festival open to the public that will enable creative entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their goods and services, attract investment and develop new markets. It is also geared towards celebrating Kenya at 50. Thus the theme “Kenya at 50 and beyond”. 

There will be 5 teams of creatives, including painters, digital artists and fashion designers who will be creating masterpieces out of re-usable items in 50 hours. The pieces of art will then be auctioned to the public on the final day of the festival. The money received will go into running a 10-week art program in 5 partnering children’s homes.

There will be performances by dancers, musicians, bands, poets, DJs and fun activities like bladah play-offs. We will also have exhibitions and mini events like Artsy Mama and the Mini Garage for kids:

• Artsy mama is an exhibition and creative seminar for stay at home parents. The seminar includes guest panellists who share their success stories as stay at home parents. The theme for this edition of Artsy mama is ‘Do It Yourself’ and will feature interior design enthusiast Nancy Mukabi, Elle Designers and Jaclyn Juma of Earthmovers LTD. It will be happening on Friday 29^th Nov (2pm-4pm).
  
• The Mini Garage will be happening throughout the 3 days of the festival. The kids will be involved in art activities like colouring, painting, and drawing. They will be supervised by the Creatives Garage team

The live performances at the festival include: 
29^th Nov:
· 10am - 10.30am:Opening Ceremony: Kenya Performing Arts Group
· 10.30 - 2pm: Music by DJ Blank
· 4pm - 5.30pm: Music by DJ Kris
· 5.30pm - 7.30pm: Electric Fuse – live performance by Son of a Beat Crew
· 7.30pm - 12am: 60s/70s themed party by DJ D-Lite
 
30^th Nov:
· 2pm - 4pm: Floetry Mash up – featuring upcoming spoken word and rap artists
· 4pm - 6pm: Zilizopendwa Live – by Ziki and her band, Peter Nyabuto, Azz, Linda and Ashley Nyambura
· 6pm - 8.30pm: Penya Africa Presents Dempsey , KIU and Sauti Academy
· 8.30pm till late: Muthurukishion – Afrolectic Tribal House music by DJs Kollektive and Dance Parade (KES 300)

1^st Dec:
· 9am - 1pm: Kutendereza Party - featuring the Kenyan Boys Choir, Kenyan Girls’ Choir, Jubilee Chorale, Nairobi Girls Chorale, St. Johns Pumwani Choir and Chosen Generation from Braeside
· 1pm - 6pm: Live performances from Mercy Myra, Sarabi, H_art the Band , Everlast and music from DJ Absolute.

UNDER THE SKY!

An afternoon of  live band music from Sequira ft. Don Sax Therapy and Dj Protege.

WHEN: 30th November 2013
WHERE: State House Crescent

Live BBQ: Mbuzi choma, kuku choma. Whiskey lounge, cocktail bar, red carpet photos, sounds and lights

Dress Code: Black and White

CHARGES:
Advance Tickets - 1300/=
Limited Edition Tickets - 1500/=

Tickets are available at www.ticketsasa.com.

CONTACT INFO:
0718 756254


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KENYA WORLD CUP TROPHY TOUR!!!

The World’s most coveted football trophy, the FIFA World Cup, will land in Kenya for its second visit to the country in 3 years. Kenya will be one of only six African countries which will be hosting the trophy, in a tour to popularize the next World Cup slated for Brazil, a feat that will also be part of Kenya's 50 year celebrations.

WHEN: 28th November 2013
WHERE: KICC

The trophy will arrive in Kenya on November 27th for a two day tour and will be received by President Uhuru Kenyatta at JKIA.

Over the course of the tour stop, fans of the game will be able to experience several activities planned by Coca-Cola and Fifa. Hundreds of fans will win free tickets through Coca-Cola promotions which will give them a chance to not only get up close with the trophy, but take a picture next to it during a public viewing session at KICC. Lucky fans will also get the opportunity to win branded merchandise, a worthy souvenir they will all live to cherish. In addition, there will be a concert graced by David Correy who has sung the theme song for the 2014 World Cup edition

The first time the trophy landed in Kenya was in 2010 prior to the last World Cup held in South Africa. The trophy, as is custom was received and only touched by the President, then Mwai Kibaki. Only sitting presidents and World Cup winning players are allowed to lay their hands on the 18-carat gold malachite base trophy. As it is, President Uhuru Kenyatta, is the only person in the country who will be allowed to touch the trophy.

The trophy will be in the country as part of a worldwide tour spanning over 148,000kms through 88 countries and the five continents, courtesy of Coca-Cola. Other African countries which will host the trophy include; Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Ghana, Tanzania and South Africa. 


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TOUCH A GIRL'S LIFE!

'No more leaks no more stains', keeping her healthy in school, is a sanitary pad and pants project that seeks to address the issue of our girls in the impoverished villages, orphans, n the vulnerable, missing school during menses and their use of unhygienic materials e.g cow dung due to lack of access of pads, and education on the same.

We call upon well wishers to assist us keep her healthy in school and ensure the girls fully participate in school and maximize their potential.

1 packet of pads - 85/=
1 panty - 100/=
1 year supply for 1 girl - 1065/= (9-18years)

We humbly request you to support us in any kind, monetary or physical items. We also require education materials to educate our girls on the usage and disposal of the same and their personal hygiene. We thank you for your kind consideration.

This is an initiative of Human Rescue Foundation

For more details and/or contributions, contact either of the following numbers:
0725 856410 - Anastacia, Program Manager
0711 239150 - Treasurer
0733892774 - HRF