KenyaBuzz ePaper (25th Nov- 1st Dec, 2022)

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DECEMBER

25th - 1st

HOT EVENTS THIS WEEK

The Man Cave:

The Summer House Karen, November 26th, 1pm. The first of its kind exclusive men’s event in Kenya. Nothing beats a Saturday afternoon with fellow men, together, sharing experiences, networking, goal-setting, socializing with great food & great music.

Speak Their Names:

Peponi House Preparatory School, November 25th - 26th. Speak their names is an original play by Silvia Cassini starring Brian Ogola, Nini Wacera, Martin Kigondu, Matthew Ondiege and Nixsha Shah. Not suitable for under 18.

EVENTS THIS WEEK Art

Trajectory of Etchings: Red Hill Art Gallery, Until January 12th, 11am - 5pm. Rashid Diab is a master in print techniques including the complete spectrum of Etchings, Collagraphs, Aquatints, Woodcuts and Silkscreens. The exhibition comprises a selection of more than 50 prints, from meticulously elaborated miniatures to multi-coloured large-scale prints.

The Forest and Desert School Revisited: Circle Art Gallery, James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Until December 23rd, 6pm - 8pm. The Forest and Desert School Revisited brings together works of art that explore African and Arabic identity as hybrid and distinct articulations of the poetic entanglement with the landscape.

Campus Events Mr & Miss USIU 2022: Two Rivers Mall, November 26th, 6pm.

Empowered to make a change.

Courses, Lectures &

everything from basic to advanced key programming equipment, together with actual vehicle scenarios to hone your skills and build your confidence in your abilities.

Rural Development Course: Foscore Development Center, Transnational Plaza, Mama Ngina Street 5th Floor, Nairobi, November 25th. This training guide has been designed for use in introductory rural and microfinance training courses. While the fundamentals of development finance and approaches in microfinance apply to rural finance, there are particular issues and characteristics that must be understood and taken into account in order to address rural, and in particular agricultural, finance.

Festivals & Craft Fairs

KSPCA Market: KSPCA, Lang’ata Road, Nairobi, every Saturday. We have lots of different food stalls, baked goods, fruits and vegetables, clothes, crafts, and kids activities such as a bouncy castle, painting, candy floss and more!

OPA’s and Under the Tree will also be serving their usual delicacies and drinks. 0775 454446, market@ kspca.or.ke Christmas Fair: Bundu Café, November 26th, 11am. Over 20 unique Made in Kenya vendors.

Fairy tale trail with different stations, for the kids & fantastic chil-

French Conversation Workshops: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until November 26th. Your quick route to fluency. Don’t be shy, but converse. +254 724 714680, www. afkenya.org Traceability And Phytosanitary Standards In Agriculture: FineResults Research Services, Fahari Palace Apartments, Church Road, Nairobi, November 25th. Understanding the standards and quality systems in agricultural produce is important to ensure the produce is safe for human consumption and meets the stipulated regulations for export.

Training on Grants Management: Devimpact Institute, Nairobi, November 25th. This course is designed to equip the participants with best practices and essential skills in effective grants management.

Automotive Key Programming & Duplication Skills: Kenvision Techniks Talent Centre, November 25th. This comprehensive automotive course is the ultimate key vehicle programming training. The 5-day course offers

from all over Africa comprising governments Institutions and representatives, Civil Society Organisations, development partners, corporate companies as well as FAWE National Chapters, alumni, members and friends of FAWE.

Food & Wine

Dance

Ballet Kenya Dance Workshop: Parklands Sports Club, every Wednesday, Saturday until December 10th. Ballet, contemporary, national dance and hip-hop. Tutored

by Charmaine Smith and Joohanna Priwiezincew. +27 609 029183

dren’s activities at the fair.

Tuner Festival: SpaceX, Inside Stedmark Gardens, November 27th, 12pm. Tuner Festival is a car fanatics event that brings together people from all walks of life through the love of cars.

Film

Expositions

Workshops

Kronixx and hosted by Kamene Goro.

Bollywood Retro Night: The Kraft, November 26th, 7pm. The biggest Bollywood hits from the 90’s to now. Dj Rishi on the decks and East FM presenters to spice things up. Be ready for the fun and entertainment that East FM events always deliver.

Escape - Journey to the Heart of Digital Culture: Alliance Française Nairobi, Until November 30th. The exhibition offers an educational and playful look at digital cultures through a selection of artworks that combine web documentaries, video games, and AI. 8th International Schools fair: The Sarit Expo Centre, November 26th, 10am. Meet and chat with heads and senior admissions staff of leading international day and boarding schools from Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and The UK from pre school to pre university. +254 713 736944

Fashion & Beauty

Nairobi Fashion Week: Sarit Expo Centre - Cherengani, November 26th, 6pm. Proceeds go towards payment of throat cancer treatment at Kenyatta University Teaching Research and Referral Hospital.

Sundeck Sundowners: Tribe Hotel, Nairobi, every Thursday to Sunday, 3pm - 6pm. Experience all the goodness there is and toast to the new warm season. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and canapès on the Tribe sundeck. +254 732 186601 Thursday Sundowner: Lifestyle Gigiri, every Thursday. Bonfire, Danish hotdogs, sausages, drinks and fun. 0705 815347 Wine at One: Harvest Restaurant, Nairobi, Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday until 31st December. Selection of Wines from the Harvest cellar with a la carte menu for lunch only. +254 730 886 215 The Big Brunch Brunch: The Lakehouse Tigoni, November 27th, 11am. An adventure awaits by the lake. A chance for food lovers to have a good time, great food, drinks, ambiance & music; clad in your favorite Afro-fusion fit. 0103 132337 / 0791 478090

Special Events

Wamusyi Show: City Mall, Mombasa, November 26th, 5pm.

Celebrating Luku Master at 50.

Kilimani Property Baraza: CTM Kenya Limited, November 26th, 10am. The Baraza theme is “Sustainable Development for our Cities and Communities” and we shall host the Kilimani community, prospective property owners, Realtors, Developers, and Sustainable Building enthusiasts.

The Man Cave: The Summer House Karen, November 26th, 1pm.

The first of its kind exclusive men’s event in Kenya. Nothing beats a Saturday afternoon with fellow men, together, sharing experiences, networking, goal-setting, socializing with great food & great music.

Sports

7 milliards de suspects (The Surveillance Society): Alliance Française, Nairobi, November 28th, 6pm. Under the pretext of fighting terrorism or crime, the major powers have embarked on a dangerous race for surveillance technologies.

Mr Bones (Outdoor Family Movie Night): Muthaiga Golf Club, November 27th, 4pm and 7pm.

It’s a family’s day out this Sunday.

Come and get your ribs cracking with laughter from the very funny Mr.Bones movie.

Fundraisers

Saving Snakes & Saving Lives: Matbronze Wildlife Art Gallery, November 25th, 5pm. A fundraiser by Taylor Ashe Antivenom Foundation. A talk on how conservation of snakes helps saving people’s lives.

Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Charity Dinner: KICC Nairobi, November 25th, 6pm. The dinner will bring together over 400 guests drawn

Nature

Kereita Forest Challenge: Kereita Forest, November 26th, 9am - 4pm. The theme for this challenge is “Our forest, our future”.

Nightlife

Afro Amapiano Fest: Kampi ya Lucki Resort, Along Kakamega - Webuye Road, November 25th, 7am. Music festival based on Afro-Amapiano beats with both local and international Djs. 0790 069697 Big Tree Bikini Beach Party: New Big Tree, Mombasa, November 26th. Music by Dj Bonez, Dj

Travel

Mt. Longonot Crater Circuit Hike: November 27th. Cost includes transport to and fro, team building, professional photography, refill mineral water and park entries.

0745 330240 / 0771 445237

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

Kids Events

French Classes for Kids: Alliance Française, Nairobi, every Saturday until November 26th. Take the opportunity to introduce your little one to French this month at only 7,700shs for the 2.5-5yrs and 9,450 shs for the 6-17ys for 5 consecutive Saturdays. www.afkenya.org December Holiday Coding Crash Program: Tinker Education, November 28th - December 16th.

Tinker’s STEM education welcomes all children with or without experience in computers and coding to the November to December Crash Coding program.

starring Brian Ogola, Nini Wacera, Martin Kigondu, Matthew Ondiege and Nixsha Shah. Not suitable for under 18.

RVO Kiambu Gravel Race: Migaa Golf Estate, November 27th, 8am. Welcome to the first RVO gravel race. This is a fast course on predominantly smooth gravel roads that will favor gravel vs. mountain bikes. The extensive network of village roads will provide for an intense day of gravel riding with a few short sections of tarmac. www.rvo.co.ke

Theatre & Stage

The Nutcracker(include poster for this): Kenya National Theatre, November 25th - December 4th. Dance Centre Kenya Orchestra and International Guest Musicians presents The Nutcracker.

0103 132337 / 0791 478090 Speak Their Names: Peponi House Preparatory School, November 25th - 26th. Speak their names is an original play by Silvia Cassini

Weekly Yoga Sessions with Rachana: Ikigai, Lower Kabete, Every Monday and Thursday, 5:30pm. Come enjoy outdoor Vinyasa yoga sessions as we start and end the week grounded, centered and charged for the week ahead through breathing, meditation and movement on our mats. 0741 449277 Yoga Classes: Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday until 24th December. Yoga class can help you introduce yoga in your routine, fix postures, work on your mental well-being along with bringing a certain body awareness. 0793 711366 Indulge in Tranquility: Kaya Spa & Studio, Until 31st December.

Indulge in Tranquility at Kaya with our full body massage, reflexology, priadara herbal compress, and accommodation in Trademark King on a bed and breakfast basis. +254 732 186 444, marketing@tribehotelsgroup.com

MOVIES THIS WEEK

BLACK ADAM Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods-and imprisoned just as quickly-Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb.

Genre: Action, Fantasy, Science Fiction Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Viola Davis, Sarah Shahi

LYLE, LYLE CROCODILE Feature film based on the children’s book about a crocodile that lives in New York City.

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Constance Wu, Scoot McNairy, Javier Bardem

WOMAN KING A historical epic inspired by true events that took place in The Kingdom of Dahomey, one of the most powerful states of Africa in the 18th and 19th centuries.

DETECTIVE KNIGHT: ROGUE As Los Angeles prepares for Halloween, mask-wearing armed robbers critically wound detective James Knight’s partner in a shootout following a heist.

Genre: Action, Drama, History Cast: Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, John Boyega

Genre: Action, Thriller Cast: Bruce Willis, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Lochlyn Munro

BLACK PANTHER: 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 Bassett

TERASTORM A team of superheroes unites in an attempt to vanquish an ancient wizard who threatens to destroy the earth with a powerful mysterious artifact.

SHE SAID New York Times reporters Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor break one of the most important stories in a generation

UUNCHAI Three friends take a trek to the Everest Base Camp. A simple trek turns out to be a personal, emotional and spiritual journey as they battle their physical limitations and discover the true meaning of freedom.

BHEDIYA Set in the forests of Arunachal, Bhediya is a story of Bhaskar, a man who gets bitten by a wolf, and begins to transform into the creature.

Genre: Animation, Action, Sci-Fi Cast: Melvin Alusa, Mungai Kiroga, Peter Mudamba

Genre: Drama, History Cast: Carey Mulligan, Zoe Kazan, Patricia Clarkson

Genre: Adventure, Drama Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Anupam Kher, Boman Irani

Genre: Comedy, Horror, Thriller Cast: Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Abhishek Banerjee

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