STORYMOJA

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.

This week’s editor’s surprise was elicited by Claudette Oduor’s Red Bindi on Diwali: Mami and the aunts were outraged. At first they hadn’t liked Namunyak because she did not own a sari. When I bought Namunyak a choli, sari, and salwar kameej, they didn’t like her because I placed a red bindi on her forehead…..

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.

This is the tent that you don’t want your child to stay out of. The same thing happens today Sunday 11am, so make sure you get your children in. You never know, this could be the birth of another Ngugi wa Thiong’o or Oludhe- Macgoye.

Celebrities such as the very talented Timothy Rimbui (Ennovator Music), Chris Adwar (both music producers and song writers) will be joined by famous artistes/ and well known personalities such as Ken Wakia, Bienamie Baraza of the renowned music group – Sauti Sol, Adhiambo Odera.

Friday 1st October 11:30am – 1:30pm  Join Sandra, Sitawa Wafula and Kennet B in a poetry workshop Sunday 3rd October 11:30am – 1:30pm  Join Sandra, Doreen Baingana (UG), Muthoni Garland (Kenya) and Eghosa Imasuen (Nigeria) as they explore desire in African writing. Session moderated by Joyce Nyairo. Sandra was born in Dar es Salaam, grew up in [...]

Mingle and dine with the stars at Carnivore on launch night Thursday 30th September for Ksh 8000/ which includes special package tickets (launch dinner, one premium event worth Ksh 3000/, season pass, access to private tea/coffee lounge at the festival).

It’s your fault, not hers, it has come to this. You were every religious wife’s dream of a daughter, what every girl in the neighbourhood secretly wanted to grow up and be. But when you told them “be pure”, you felt bored. And lonely.

Friday Ist October 2-3:30pm – Tandaa ICT Board Marquee: “Facebook hook-ups. Is technology reshaping our social fabric?”

Dinner show featuring hit UK comedienne, Jane Bussman at the festival grounds. Premium event Ksh 3,000/ includes good food and excellent entertainment. Limited seating so please book early.