KenyaBuzz ePaper (27th Jan - 2nd Feb, 2023)

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27th - 2nd

JANUARY - FEBRUARY

EVENTS THIS WEEK Courses, Lectures & Workshops

Art

Madaraja Art Exhibition: Banana Hill Gallery, 27th January to 5th February 2023. Connect with local and global artists from the African continent. There will also be performances, food and refreshments. So tell a friend to tell a friend and let us celebrate together.

Art Amaretto: Kioko Mwitiki Art Gallery, 29th January 12pm.

Art Amaretto is an open-mic themed event created to promote arts and culture in Nairobi by providing a platform and an audience for artists to showcase their talent.

Mirror Mirror: Portraits of Being Alive: Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, until 30th January 2023.

Leo Mativo created a series of pieces that serves as a reflection of concealed emotional and psychological states of being we are engulfed in.

Recent Works by Jessica Atieno: Redhill Art Gallery, until 5th March 2023. Jessica explores the role of historic photographic archives in reconstituting current perspectives within ethnographic representations.

Festivals & Craft Fairs

Jan Fest: Greenest Estate,along Kiambu Road, 28th January, 4 pm.

Rap battles, dancing, modeling, art and performances featuring Meja alongside Ndovu Kuu and Exray.

Nightlife

Uptown Turn Up: K1 Clubhouse, 27th January.

Hosted by Dj Eve, Dj Mwangi, Saddam and Dj Hommiq.

Spiced Saturdaze: La Cascada, Ruaka, 28th January. A fun party with the clique.

Ladies First at Brew Rooftop: Brew Rooftop, Until 1st February. Amazing offers on the drinks for the ladies every Wednesday. 0705 466836

Film

The Territory: Unseen Nairobi, Until 31st January. A screening plus a panel discussion. Film maker, Zahra Moloo in conversation with Mike Onyiego.

French Film Festival: Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, until February 13th. Watch the 2023 film selection on partner platforms including Omeleto and AppleTV.

Sports

Expositions

Nairobi International Education Fair 2023: Emara Hotel Ole Sereni, Nairobi, 1st February. An exciting event that gives students and parents the chance to meet and interact in person with top colleges and universities from many nations, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Hungary.

Educare International Universities Fair 2023: Villa Rosa Kempinski, 2nd February 10 am. Register to meet universities from around the world and learn about the processes involved in studying abroad, benefits and opportunities of studying abroad, available scholarship opportunities and so much more!

IIAMSTX 2021: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, 28th - 30th January.

IIAMSTX 2021- India-kenya Trade Links And Commercial Ties Between India And Kenya Go Back Several Centuries.

Travel

Nairobi Polo Presents: Chairman’s Cup: Nairobi Polo Club, 28th January, 12 pm. Final season of this Tournament, only at The Nairobi Polo Club.

Magical Kenya Ladies Open 2023: Vipingo Ridge, Baobab Course, 2nd - 5th February, 7am.

Intro to Sourdough Bread: Provisions Kenya Acacia House Lower Kabete, 27th January 3 pm. Keen to learn more about the magic of sourdough baking?

Join us for this intro class which will cover the basics of keeping a sourdough starter, baking bread and the health benefits and history of this ancient art. +254 768 882726 Blockchain Compliance and Regulations in Kenya: AfyaRekod Campus Nairobi, 27th January 6pm. Impact Plus brings together regulators, lawyers and the Kenya Web3 ecosystem to discuss cryptocurrency in the legal system.

Importing For Wholesale and Retail Businesses: Nakuru Box, 27th January 10 am. Learn everything there is to know about starting an import/export business, from setting up your office to finding customers. 0794 829081 Circularity & Innovation

Kids Events

African Indigenous Languages & Culture Camp: Baraza Media Lab, 28th January 10 am. Join us as we play and have fun learning the Dholuo, Gikuyu/Kikuyu & Somali Languages & Culture through children’s folklore. There will be lots

Seminar: 233 Owashika Road Nairobi, 28th January 9.30 am.

In view of the grim statistics on startup success, how can innovative strategies help prevent the failure of startups?

Herbal Remedy Talks: The Word Eco Park Nairobi, 28th January. Come participate in the herbal remedy talks led by formally trained herbal practitioners about common ailments and natural remedies for them.

Arduino User Group Nairobi (AUGNairobi) Monthly Meet-up: iHub Nairobi, 28th January. Join us as we get to tinker and learn from each other.

Whether a beginner or a pro.

There’s something for everyone. of fun for the whole family.

Discovery: Festival of Creativity and Exploration: Brackenhurst Hotel and Conferences Centre, 29th January 10 am. Planetarium, science, food, nature, art, engineering, crafts and storytelling.

Music

Theatre & Stage

Molière on tour: Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, 27th January to 2nd February.

Mstinji – The Miser on tour. Nakuru, Kisumu and Mombasa – here he comes.

Molière’s Satire at its best in the household of the greedy General Makasi. Supported by the Embassy of France through the Creative Arts Spaces in Kenya (CASIK) project. Not to be missed! 0716 692105

Mt Longonot Day Hike: Nairobi, Kenya, 28th January, 6am. Mt Longonot is amongst the top five hiking destinations in Kenya including buffaloes, elands, lions, leopards, bushbucks, common zebras, giraffes and Grant’s gazelles.

Naivasha, Crescent Island Roadtrip: Nairobi, Kenya, 28th January, 6am. Enjoy a road trip from Nairobi to Naivasha and enjoy stopovers at different venues including the Mahi Mahiu View Point and take great photos. 0721 325710 Nanyuki Roadtrip x Choma Fest: Nairobi, Kenya, 29th January, 6am. Let’s kick Nanyuki out of your bucket list together. +254 (0) 716 930 397

Mugithi Night Live with John Njagi: La Cascada, Ruaka, 27th January. Come enjoy Mugithi live performances.

Gilbeys Mixed Berry Pinknic: Absa Grounds, 28th January, 2 pm. Round up your girls’ squad & get ready for The Gilbeys Mixed Berry, Pinknic. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable Fashion, Art, Music & Dance experience.

The Luhya Night: Egesa Villa, 28th January. Live music night hosted by Harry Richie.

Am Live: Doves Nest Naivasha, 28th January, 6 pm.

We are excited to invite you to the

Food & Wine

launch of our new Am-A-Ngoma subgenre which combines the energetic sounds of amapiano with the soulful rhythms of African ngoma drums, and we

Highbury Liquor Shop 5th Anniversary Celebration: Nairobi Office Park, 28th January, 2pm.

We will have amazing offers on most of our products ,on the menu will be wine tasting with cheese pairings, other liquor sampling, food will also be served to the guests, and great entertainment.

Hangover Brunch: Brew Rooftop, until 29th

Campus Events

Moringa Open Day: Moringa School Nairobi, 28th January 9 am.

There will be a detailed info and Q&A session where you get all your questions answered in person by our amazing team of Technical mentors and Alumni. Lastly, a tour of our Nairobi Campus. events@moringaschool.com Strathmore University Open Day: Strathmore University Auditorium, 28th January 9 am. Come

Bestseller Book Bootcamp -Write, Market & Publish Your Book — Nairobi: Virtual, 28th January. A 3 hour workshop on why, what, and how to do specific little-known critical things in the book publishing process.

Soma Nami Book Club January Discussion of Tomorrow I Become a Woman: Soma Nami Books, The Greenhouse Mall, Nairobi, 28th January 11 am.

The question of ‘Womanhood’ is a heavy one. When do you become a woman? Join us for this book club discussion to unpack.

Training on Human Resource Management: Devimpact Institute, near Garden City, Nairobi, 30th January 8.30 am to 3rd February. This training course covers the latest thinking, models and approaches to Human Resources Management. https:// devimpactinstitute.com/ Delf Exam Preparation Classes: Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, 30th January 2023.

Will help increase your chances of passing your DELF exams in February? 0724 714680

can’t wait to share it with you.

Polepole: A Concert for the Imperfect: Nairobi Central SDA Church, 28th January, 4 pm. The concert isn’t meant for you if you’re having a perfect journey so far. It’s for the imperfect like me.

Those who are feeling lost time after time, trying to find peace and joy in God. 2023 Reggae Festival: The New Big Tree, Mombasa, 28th January, 12 pm. Ital Vibes by the New Big Tree.

Mugithi Special: Pallets River Lounge, until 29th January, 5pm.

Mugithi special with John wa Wangari and the band.

January 2023. Unlimited brunch with unlimited draft beer, house cocktail, house wine, house spirits and bottles of Prosecco. 0705 466736 The Sunday Braai: The Trademark Hotel, 29th January, 12pm. The Sunday Braai, where South and West African Food meets. Good Food,Music vibes and a Great African Cultural Mashup.! N.B Remember to bring your swimwear to enjoy a deep in the heated pool.

and interact with professionals on your preferred career options, enjoy a detailed SU campus tour, and have all your questions answered by experts.

Be part of this eye-opening event. +254 729 942 320 Kenyatta University Career Week 2023: Kenyatta University, 28th January - 3rd February 2023.

Kenyatta University Career Week is an annual premier event that integrates productive interactions between students and corporate organizations.

0780 604136

Special Events

Lava Latte Sauti Sol Quiz Night: Lava Latte, 27th January, 7 pm. The midnight train will be taking off in a few days, build your quiz teams. 0725 629035 The Wrap Up: High School Reunion: KICC, 28th January, 9 am to 7pm. Squad meet, live performances and fun and games.

Speed Dating Party for Single Professionals: Chester House, Until 2nd February. Just as you have seen this event, another single professional who feels they want to meet more people will see it too.

Then you will both have a purpose to attend every Thursday.

MOVIES THIS WEEK

KUTCH EXPRESS Your life is perfect with your family and husband. But when this perfect life is just an illusion, where else do you seek solace?

AVATAR 2: THE WAY OF WATER Set over a decade after the 2009 blockbuster, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ follows Jake Sully and Neytiri as they grow their family amongst a new clan of reef-dwelling Na’vi.

A MAN CALLED OTTO Otto is a grump who’s given up on life following the loss of his wife and wants to end it all.

M3GAN A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a lifelike doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece.

Genre: Thriller, Drama Cast: Manasi Parekh, Ratna Pathak, Viraf Pate

Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver

Genre: Comedy, Drama Cast: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Rachel Keller

Genre: Science fiction, Horror Cast: Allison Williams, Violet MacGrow, Jenna Davis

NTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER The people of Wakanda fight to protect their home from intervening world powers as they mourn the death of King T’Challa.

GENRE: Action, Adventure, Drama CAST: Tenoch Huerta, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassettw

PUSS IN BOOTS: THE LAST WISH Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left.

PLANE A pilot finds himself caught in a warzone after he is forced to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm.

GANDHI GODSE EX YUDH The fictional world where Mahatma Gandhi survives an attack and later meets Nathuram Godse in prison. Their conversation leads to a fiery debate.

PATHAAN An Indian spy takes on the leader of a group of mercenaries who have nefarious plans to target his homeland.

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh

Genre: Action, Thriller Cast: Gerard Butler, Daniella Pineda, Mike Colter

Genre: Action, Thriller Cast: Deepak Antani, Chinmay Mandhlekar, Tanisha Santoshi

Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham

COMING SOON