KenyaBuzz ePaper (20th-26th January, 2023)

EVENTS THIS WEEK

ArtLet’s Not Think About

Tomorrow: Banana Hill Art Gallery, Until 24th January 2023. Banana Hill Art Gallery is delighted to present “Let’s Not Think About Tomorrow” , a group exhibition by artists Andrew Nyaga and Leezie Kiambi. All are welcome to visit. 0711 756911.

Recent Works by Jessica Atieno: Redhill Art Gallery, 22nd January 2023. Jessica Atieno explores the role of historic photographic archives in reconstituting current perspectives within ethnographic representations.

Film

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

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

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

Achieving Career Success: Virtual, 20th January 2023, 3pm - 4pm. Join AcceleratED and the Africa Digital Media Institute (ADMI), for an in-depth webinar on setting career intentions for 2023 and beyond. 0700 921429.

Delight Tailoring Fashion & Design School, intake ongoing: Delight Tailoring Fashion & Design School, 20th January - 9th March 2023. The School’s training is delivered by highly trained Master Tailors and focuses on the traditional methods of soft-structured hand-craft tailoring and cutting and fitting in harmony with body shape for style, elegance and comfort. . 0722 533771.

Training on Child Protection: Devimpact Institute, Trio Complex, Off Thika Road, 22nd -27th January. This course is aimed at professionals working in child protection, including probation and social welfare officers, social workers with NGOs. training@devimpactinstitute.com

Music

Training on Procurement and Contract Management: Virtual, Until 2nd February 2023, 9am - 4pm. This course is ideal for procurement and supply chain management professionals, project managers, finance staff, government officials. https://devimpactinstitute.com/ Graduate Forum: The British Institute in Eastern Africa, Laikipia Road, Nairobi, Kenya, 26th January. SSRC Grants for Africa based Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Researchers. biea.ac.uk/graduate Bestseller Book Bootcamp: Virtual, 21st January. Learn NEW-AGE PUBLISHING SECRETS For New Authors & How To Avoid the Top 5 MISTAKES In Your Book Publishing

That Could Cost You Thousands.

Herbal Remedy Talks: The Word Eco Park, Opposite Gituamba Primary, Nairobi, 21st January. Come participate in the herbal remedy talks led by formally trained herbal practitioners about common ailments and natural remedies for them.

After Office Hours with Waceke Nduati: Nairobi Garage, 7th Floor Pinetree Plaza off Kamburu Drive, 26th January 5pm. Join us for an After office Hours with Waceke Nduati, Director and Founder of Centonomy Ltd, a company in the knowledge industry with a focus on Wealth Creation, as she shares with us her passion for equipping Africans with the basic tools, the knowledge that helps them live financially successful and impactful lives.

DevOps Workshop - Introduction To Docker: Moringa School Ngong Lane Plaza, Nairobi, 21st January 9am - 1pm. This workshop is ideal for anyone who wants to advance their career in Software Development and become a DevOps Specialist.

Dance

Ghetto Classics Dance Concert: St Johns Community Centre, 22nd January 2023, 3pm. We would like to invite you for the Ghetto Classics Dance Concert. 0723 216197

Nightlife

Friday Night Live: Royal Square, Near Prestige Plaza, January 20th. Music by Dj Schwaz and Dj Cavi.

Mashup Friday: Kengele’s Lavington Green, January 20th. Pure vibes and great music by Dj Hitch and Dj Al.

Untamed Fridays: The Tunnel, January 20th. Music and vibes by Dj Crossfade.

Soul Train Xtra: Art & Soul Lounge, Ngong Hills Hotel, January 21st, 5pm. This Saturday, enjoy great soul music with Dj Addams on the decks.

Expositions

Nairobi 47 Reloaded: Kenya Cultural Centre, Until 22nd January 2023, 9am - 6pm daily. A photographic exhibition.

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.

Sports

Soldiers Salute Tournament: Nairobi Polo Club, 21st - 22nd January 2023.

Another Season of The Soldiers Salute Tournament, only at The Nairobi Polo Club.

The Sirai Stud Kenya Guineas: Ngong Racecourse and Golf Park, 22nd January 2023. Nairobi’s most fashionable horse racing event.

Samidoh Live: Legend Rongai Club, January 20th. A special ‘Mugithi’ Friday night. Enjoy good food, drinks, parking and live music.

Nature

Waterfalls Adventure: Nairobi, Kenya, 21st January 2023, 5 am. It starts from the foot of the escarpment rising steeply through thick forest vegetation. The hiking route follows the Kijabe river line with a series of five stunning waterfalls. Our mission will be to reach the furthest and also the

Travel

Mombasa Yatch Party: Nairobi, Kenya, 22nd January 2023. Departure from Nairobi to Mombasa is 10PM (Friday). 0741 313131.

Tafaria Castle Day Trip na

Pomper Adventures: Nairobi, Kenya, 22nd January 2023.

Tafaria Castle, guided tour of the castle with a short Nature walk, entertainment and Fun activities, Swimming, Horseback riding, Indoor games, Chariot Rides, photography. +254 (0) 716 930 397

highest waterfall. 0722 342386

7 Ngong Hills Challenge:

Ngong Hills, Kenya, 21st January 2023. This January, we push our limits as we challenge ourselves on a seemingly-moderate, yet worthy challenge. We will scale all seven hills, starting at the Ngong gate, get to the Kona Baridi gate, back over the seven hills again to come back to the Ngong gate. 0700 533210

In Tune With Nature: Acacia House, 21st January 2023, 4.30pm. Join us for an afternoon in the garden with The Acacia Trio, a professional music ensemble based in Nairobi. +254 768 882726.

Special Events

Healing Service with Pastor Sue Detweiler: Nations Arise Revival Ministries 246a Owashika Road Nairobi, Kenya, 22nd January 10 am. Healing is your covenant right, during this holy gathering, Apostle Victor and Pastor Sue will believe God to appropriate your right as a child of God. You don’t want to miss this glorious meeting.

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation

New Moon Sound Bath with Chetal Patel: Kanga Studio Nairobi, 20th January 5.30 - 6.45 pm. We invite you to join Chetal Patel for a special evening of crystal sound healing.

Reclaim Your Intuition: Acacia House Lower Kabete, Nairobi, 21st January 9 am - 1 pm. an energy coaching workshop. Connecting with the waters of the Kenyan riv ers and lakes, we will explore your intuition and release blocks. +254 768 882 726

conversation with Mike Onyiego.

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?

Genre: Thriller, Drama

Cast: Manasi Parekh, Ratna Pathak, Viraf Pate

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

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.

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Cast: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Rachel Keller

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: Science fiction, Horror

Cast: Allison Williams, Violet MacGrow, Jenna Davis

NTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

Darcy

SAVAGE SALVATION

Newly engaged Shelby John and Ruby Red want a fresh start after their struggles with addiction.

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime

Cast: Jack Huston, Robert De Niro, John Malkovich

Genre:

SHOTGUN WEDDING

and Tom gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding but when the entire party is taken hostage, “’Til Death Do Us Part” takes on a whole new meaning.

Genre: Action, Comedy

Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge

PATHAAN

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

Action, Thriller, Drama

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham

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

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

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