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However, I manage to get a few insights from the debate. Especially, how successful the UK has been in its venture of creating jobs by encouraging young people to venture into the creative industry.

‘Film story’ a discussion run by Kenyan Wanuri Kahiu known for her two award winning films: From a Whisper and Pumzi alongside Tom Tykwer a German director known for the films Run Lola run, Heaven, and Perfume-the story of a murderer….

“It is not everyday – or weekend to be precise- that you encounter a reasonably priced opportunity to interact with various literary, artistic and motivational geniuses of our time!”

At the British Council Marquee, I had the chance to meet Tony “Smitta” Mochama, Zephaniah Benjamin and Njeri Wangari, who enlightened me on the various aspects of poetry.

For the talented group that was present, I’m sure that with an opening statement like that, you’ve already deduced what session I’m referring to; The “Writing about Whistleblowing” seminar.

“I remember speaking to one of the parents,” Aleya said. “She couldn’t get her son to read. But after the project, he couldn’t put his newly published book away. He read it over and over again, and just like that, he picked up other books and began to read.”

The poetic world was represented by a selection of very good poets: Khainga Okwemba, Phyllis Muthoni, Stephen Partington, Njeri Wangari, Tony Mochama, Keguro Macharia, and the UK’s Benjamin Zephaniah.

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Jinna Mutune is in the process of making a film called Leo. The cast of the film include Paddy (anyone who remembers Fresh Freddy definitely knows who Paddy is), Atemi and a young, supremely intelligent boy named Trevor.

The Storymoja Hay Festival was this past weekend(Oct 1 to 3) at the Railways Club Grounds. There were 100+ events, stimulating discussions, shows, fun activities and interactions with creative minds both local and international. These are just some of the photo highlights.