10th - 16th FEBRUARY www.kenyabuzz.com A PUBLICATION OF NATION MEDIA GROUP @kenyabuzz
EVENTS THIS WEEK
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi: The Sarit Expo Centre, 15th - 16th February. It will feature multiple sessions over three deep dive summit tracks delivering a crosssectional view of technology advances and opportunities from across the continent.
Festivals & Craft Fairs
Art
Sex & The City: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 15th - 28th February. The exhibition portrays snapshots of a lifestyle that provokes us to contemplate the depths beneath the images, parody of social realities in the space we live in, without glorifying promiscuity.
Recent Works by Jessica Atieno: Redhill Art Gallery, until 5th March 2023. Jessica Atieno explores the role of historic photographic archives in reconstituting current perspectives within ethnographic representations.
Courses, Lectures & Workshops
Graduate Forum: British Institute in Eastern Africa, 9th February 4 pm. For graduate students whose research is in line with the BIEA thematic areas or related disciplines in Africa’s Humanities and social sciences: Master, PhD, Post Doctoral.
Financial Literacy Thru Play: Hillpark Hotel, 11th February 8 am. An opportunity for those interested in learning the language of personal finance and investing in a friendly environment among others of like mind.
4th Annual Youth Climate Change Summit: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), 14th - 15th February. Bringing together all alumni from Kenya and the region, NGOs, county and national governments, academics, innovators, and the private sector as well as local and international climate stakeholders.
Dance
Kizomba Dance Classes: Artcaffe Britam Tower, Upperhill, until 28th July. An introductory course for individuals who have little or no experience in dancing Kizomba. 0705 090729
Expositions
Beauty Kenya 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 10th - 12th February.
Exhibitors from 15 countries will be exhibiting a wide range of products Beauty & Cosmetics, Hair Products & Equipment, Wellness & Spa, Fitness, Health and Pharmaceutical & more.
Agrofood Kenya 2023: The Sarit Expo Centre, 10th February.
An annual platform for valuable business contacts between leading manufacturers from the world over and professionals from the Kenyan and Swahili speaking East & Central African Agrofood & Plastprintpack industry.
Moonwalk Carnival: Oshwal Centre, 11th February 6.30 pm. Join for a moonlit night filled with food, games and entertainment. +254 700 900763
Africa Media Festival: Radisson Blu, UpperHill, 14th February 8 am. The sector players come together and debate on a collective way forward to create a space for discussions on innovation and forward-thinking initiatives within different facets of media in play.
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No Simple Way Home Movie
Screening: UNSEEN Nairobi, 9th - 23rd February 13th. As peace in South Sudan hangs in the balance, a mother and her two daughters return home from exile. The mother’s mission is to safeguard her late husband’s vision while her daughters struggle with what it means to call South Sudan home.
Someone Somewhere: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 13th February 6 pm. Two lonely neighbors would be perfect for each other if only they could overcome their individual hang-ups and stop substituting computer screens for real connections.
French Film Festival: Alliance Francaise, Nairobi, until February 13th. Discover the best of French cinema with My French Film Festival. Sign up for free on the website and enjoy 29 features, shorts, and animations until February 13th.
Fundraisers
Love in the Air: K1 Klub House, February 11th 11 am. This is a fundraiser event aimed at raising Ksh.1 Million and donations in kind to build, furnish & fill a game room for Nyumba Ya Tumaini which is a rescue center that rehabilitates street boys. Dress code: Blue and white.
Kids Events
Valentine’s Day Events
Midsummer Night’s Dream: Kenya National Theatre, Friday February 10th at 7pm, Saturday February 11th at 3pm and 7pm (gala), Sunday February 12th at 1pm and 4:30. William Shakespeare’s tale of a Midsummer Night’s Dream!!
Come join us for this magical ballet performance. For more info and tickets contact: Hardy Post (hardy@dancecentre. co.ke, 0705 725369), Lavington Mall (lavington@dancecentre. co.ke, 0796 370937), Rosslyn Riviera (rosslyn@dancecentre. co.ke, 0713 930549)
Mix and Mingle - Valentine’s Edition: Generali Lounge, 11th February 4 pm. An experience through Niteout and other collaborative partners who will form part of the vendors curating a fun, unique, interactive event aimed at promoting and engaging the love affairs of life. 0718 000444
Valentine Day Love
Party: Serene Valley Spa, 11th February 2 pm. Get ready for a spa experience, wellness and love talk from a guest speaker, network, eat and dance the day away. 0700 169429.
Meet Me Singles: Roasters Inn, 11th February 6 pm. A singles people event where like-minded singles with the same intent come to mingle, socialize and network while enjoying the party.
Valentine’s Pop Up Market: The Waterfront Karen, 11th - 12th February. Here’s your chance to get products ranging from flowers, baked goods, chocolates, ice-cream, fast food and confectionery ahead of Valentine’s Day!
Shorts, Shorts and Shots: Valentine’s Edition: Shalom House, 12th February 2 pm. The event features a line-up of short films from various African countries, showcasing the diversity and richness of the continent’s cinema.
Happy Valentines Day: Nairobi National Museum, 1319 th February. Put your love in words this season and engage in letter writing. 0713 354926
Say it with Dinner: Village Market, 14th February. Dazzle your love with dinner from Harvest Restaurant and this might just be the best Valentines you get to have with your special person. 0732 186215
Lovers Party: Midwest Bar & Restaurant, 14th February 7 pm. Free glass of wine for ladies in red.
Valentine’s Day Drive In: The Gigiri Courtyard, February
14th. Vintage Drive In theme for in-car meal service, 2 movies screenings and a delicious range of menus to choose from (all inclusive in ticket) for you and your beloved.
Lover’s Day Out: Anga 20th Century CBD, Anga Diamond Plaza, Anga Sky, February 14th. Enjoy the remastered version of the Titanic on its 25th anniversary. Tickets include the movie, popcorn, bars of chocolate, roses and bottles of wine. 0791
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Magical Valentine’s Movie Night: Giraffe Manor, February 14th. Enjoy cocktails followed by a five-course tasting menu with wine pairing, a feel-good movie under the stars complete with cushions and blankets and popcorn of course! +254 110 652 872
Dine and Dance: Shamba Cafe, 14th February. Spoil yourself on Valentine’s day by dancing to live salsa, kizomba and bachata dance music.
0740 345168
Valentine’s Speed Dating Party for Single Professionals: Chester House, 16th February 6.30 pm. Enjoy drinks and well catered delicacies as you meet friends, a soulmate or even a future colleague or client.
Special Events
Global Peace Summit: Nairobi, Kenya, 9th - 12th February. Join once in a lifetime opportunity to meet diplomats, global speakers & young activists from 70+ different countries.
Night of Dominion: Nimmi House Ronald Ngala Street, 10th February 9 am. The Word, the presence, the encounter, healing and deliverance. 0724 731035
Dogs and Kisses: Ankara Garden resort, 11th February 11 pm. Let’s show our dogs some love this Valentines.
Creating Better Men: Carnivore Grounds, 14th February 2 pm. It’s going to involve male bonding and also talks that include mental health, family laws, financial literacy, and awards.
Theatre & Stage
Echoes: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 10th - 12th February. An intimate play about choice, chance, devotion and the infinite possibility of love which explores infinite iterations, trajectories and possibilities that the romantic relationship between Miriam Tande (Wanjiku Mwawuganga) and Ronald Kagiri (Martin Kigondu) could take after a chance encounter.
Paint & Sip: Westgate Shopping Mall, 11th - 12th February. A glass of wine or soft drink for every ticket bought. All painting materials are provided. 0722 837605
Young Engineers: Shamba Cafe, 11th - 18th February. Register your kids for the coding and robotics classes.
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Conversation Workshop: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 11th February to 4th March. Looking to work on your fluency? Register and participate in discussions on diverse topics with other students.
Skills Gala: Montessori Learning Centre, until 25th February. Certificates, medals and trophies to be won. 0729 201544 Squeaky Clean: Kabete Junior Academy, until 25th February. Teaching children to be independent is important. Exciting activities lined up starting on the 14th Jan. Sign ups ongoing.
Music
Rhumba Friday: Benelux Lounge, Greenspan Mall, 10th February. Live Rhumba music by Johnny Junior and BV Band.
Friday Rave: Bahama Breeze, Westlandsl, 10th February. Boutross will be performing live, hosted by Damah and Marsh.
Roots Vibes: KICC, 11th February 12 pm. Nesbeth first time in Kenya. Opening Acts: Ja Piny Kenya, Jah Lead Ghana, Phoenixx Journey Netherland and Ja Piny Featuring Raven Re.
Nature
Africa Nazarene University (ANU) Green/ Creation Care Week 2023: Africa Nazarene University, until 12th February. Capacity building for the various stakeholders and development of proposals on wider use of “green/blue” technologies; sustainable agriculture, green innovations, agricultural and environment entrepreneurship and emerging trends.
Nightlife
Ladies who Brunch
Kenya: Barrels and Stools Lounge, 11th February 12 pm. A premier event For the #SoftBlackGirl who loves to dress up and show out! Dress code- scandalous outfit. Theme - red and black.
Park and Tune: Anzana Gardens, 11th February 12 pm.
Enjoy good Music from top DJS from the comfort of your car.
Of A Dying Breed: Goethe-Institut, 11th February 4 pm. This is a poetry concept show by Slim Shaka using performance arts in seeking to explore the freedom & independence of African history, and its relevance to the modern youth.
Yoga, Wellness & Meditation
Fire Ceremony with Plant Medicine & Sound Meditation: Loresho Gardens, 11th February 10 am. Unleash your power in a deep inner journey of meditation around a fire, communing with the Amazonian plant medicines Cacao, Bobinsana & Hapé, and guided by sacred healing sound.
+254 717 685 161.
We The Medicine - Healing our inner child 2023: Online, 11th February 12 pm. Join to share loving kindness meditations and learn new skills and empowerment tools to help deal with PTSD, anxiety, depression, fear & childhood traumas.
Forgiveness Archives –Healing Meditation: Chez Mahmadi, 12th February 10 am. This meditation is all about breaking free from the chains of all the emotions that we hold not only against others but also against ourselves. Helping us release the guilt and shame we are constantly harboring.
+254 784 490 269.
Sunday Fun Affair: La Cascada Sports Bar Ruaka, 12th February. Live rhumba music by Rhumba Afrique Band.MOVIES THIS WEEK
ANT-MAN
The family explores the Quantum Realm, where they interact with strange creatures and embark on an adventure that goes beyond the limits of what they thought was possible.
Genre: Action, Comedy, Superhero
Cast: Paul Rudd, Scott Lang, Evangeline Lilly
MAGIC MIKE’S LAST DANCE
A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic.
Genre: Romance, Drama
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
Mike takes to the stage again, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida.
GENRE: Drama, Comedy
CAST: Salma Hayek, Maxandra Mendoza, Channing Tatum
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.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Florence Pugh
PLANE
A pilot finds himself caught in a warzone after he is forced to land his commercial aircraft during a terrible storm.
Genre: Action, Thriller
Cast: Gerard Butler, Daniella Pineda, Mike Colter
BLACK
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
PATHAAN
An Indian spy takes on the leader of a group of mercenaries who have nefarious plans to target his homeland.
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham
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.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver
TITANIC (3D) & THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVERCOMING SOON
