Thursday, August 2, 2012

Angels on Twitter


of all my social media accounts, and I have many, twitter is the most active, the most dramatic one yet. If you want a sample of the different humans there are in the world, go twitter. This platform has also a set of angels that never cease to amaze me.
I came across a tweet through a Retweet by a tweep that I follow regarding itsbrayo. A sudden attack of appendicitis necessitated urgent surgery. Other than the shock of being told you need surgery for a condition that just suddenly happens, there comes the shock of you need to come up with the funds to facilitate the surgery. I cannot imagine what in such a position you would worry about. The surgery going alright or you being able to settle the bill.
Enter the twitters. ItsBrayo went on to post his current dilemma on twitter.


There and then, tweeps went to work, rallying together to assist him. Awesome, no? And you tell me there are no angels among us. 6 hours later, contributions had hit Kshs.46,645. That was according to Marcus Olang’ who has been keeping tabs on the situation.

Like I said, there are angels among us. I have seen great works through twitter. Contributions, prayers, love and light to ItsBrayo.

P&G KENYA CELEBRATES MOM THIS YEAR'S LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS


You should know, as I had mentioned in an earlier post that this year’s Olympics is centered around mums, thanks to Procter & Gamble , the proud sponsor of mums. The mums who have seen the great athletes of the world from diapers to where they are. The mums who, while all you lot are cheering and telling them to run even faster, cannot watch due to nervousness paralysis. I tell you, these household products giants have gone and outdone themselves. They are not going to let the world forget who deserves the most praise. Mums! Neither did one of our distinguished guest of honor Mama Ida Odinga! In her speech, she insisted that every athlete in the room stand and hug their mums. There and then! And she wasn’t taking no for an answer, this lady. She’s a mum after all. They (we) never are good at taking no for an answer, especially where children are concerned.
Yep! She went and called the athletes on stage and gave each and everyone of them a hug. And she actually uttered these words! ‘These are our children’ It was heart warming, to say the least. In all, it was a wonderful send-off dinner and I want to applaud Procter & Gamble for their commitment to not only developing high quality household products but really going all out to celebrate our athletes and their mums. And Safari Park Hotel did not disappoint either. The dinner was scrumptious, the entertainment by Safari Cats (who refuse to be photographed or video’d as a rule) was worth the watch.
What do you mean what does Procter & Gamble product-line look like? Here it is.
Yes, all those products that you have lying around in your house or your mummy’s house, are all thanks to the great research and top notch production by Procter & Gamble.
Now, join me in wishing our Olympic representatives all the best, won’t you? Show the world how we hunt for those gazelles around here :)
And because I can never get over this Ariel advert….
source: http://kenyanmom.wordpress.com

KENYA BUZZ REPORTS...NAIROBI SET TO USHER IN THE OLYMPICS IN STYLE!


Cine Jeunesse: Asterix at the Olympic Games 


Cine Jeunesse: Asterix at the Olympic Games
Price: free
WHEN: Saturday, August 04 (10:00)
Where:
Alliance Francaise, Nairobi
Corner of Loita/Monrovia Streets COUNTRY: ke
020 340054, 340079

Event description

We are in 50 BC, all Gaul is occupied by the Romans ... Any? No! For these new adventures, our indomitable Gauls made the trip to Greece for the Olympics and thus enable the young to marry Lovesix Princess Irina. Asterix and Obelix must face the Machiavellian Brutus, Caesar's son, in an Olympiad. There will be a sport!
Comedy/Action 2008 (1hr 53min)

Event Contacts


http://www.afkenya.or.ke/spip.php?article210

Kenya's Olympic Journey: Photo Exhibition 

Kenya's Olympic Journey: Photo Exhibition
Price: free
WHEN: Wednesday, August 01 - Fri, Aug 31
Duration: 31 days
Where:
Alliance Francaise, Nairobi
Corner of Loita/Monrovia Streets COUNTRY: ke
020 340054, 340079

Event description

Kenya's Olympic Journey is presented by Content House Education Trust, a group of Kenyan sports journalists and researchers who seek to promote Kenyan sporting history stories with the aim of informing and uniting Kenyans.
The exhibition is a photographic journey into the world of Kenyan sports capturing the training, personal lives and behind the scenes moments that go into the making of an Olympic athlete. From the athletes' camps in Iten, where many of Kenya's world famous runners make their home, to the boxing clubs in Nakuru and Nairobi to rugby teams and the perennial disappointments of the national football side, this series of unprecedented images offers us a glimpse into the lives of athletes as they prepare to defend Kenya's national pride in the biggest sporting event in the world.

Event Contacts


cultural2@alliancefrnairobi.org
http://www.afkenya.or.ke/spip.php?rubrique58

Cinemalliance: Gun to Tape 

Cinemalliance: Gun to Tape
Price: free
WHEN: Monday, August 06 (18:00)
Where:
Alliance Francaise, Nairobi
Corner of Loita/Monrovia Streets COUNTRY: ke
020 340054, 340079

Event description

The documentary was made by the organizers of the exhibition "Kenya's Olympic Journey" and can track the path of an athlete and discover moments of training and personal battles that must be addressed for a chance to be on the starting line.
By David Forbes & Jackie Lebo (48min)

Event Contacts

INTERNATIONAL MARALAL DERBY:





INTERNATIONAL MARALAL DERBY:
Maralal Kenya- this 3 day event camel derby event is held annually every mid-august in the remote outpost of Maralal in northern Kenya, bringing together amateur and professional riders for races through the semi-desert.
Camels for hire, camping facilities and accommodation available at the Maralal Safari Lodge.

AUGUST- THE LITERARY FESTIVAL MONTH…




AUGUST- THE LITERARY FESTIVAL MONTH…
Nairobi- august is a month where the Kwani Literary Festival presents a variety of interactive events and forums. These include creative writing workshops, panel discussions, lectures, book signings and readings taking place at various venues in Nairobi.
-www.kwani.org




HILLYWOOD; “THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!”



HILLYWOOD; “THE NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!”
Kenya has Riverwood, Tanzania has Bongowood and Nigeria has Nollywood. Now, from the land of a thousand hills- Rwanda, now comes “Hillywood”. July 2011, marked the 7th edition of the Rwanda Film Festival, with a visual feast of films from Rwanda, the larger East Africa and even further afield.
The festival offers a great networking and learning opportunity for participants and visitors… www.hillywood.org

UGANDA’S BAYIMBA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS…


 

UGANDA’S BAYIMBA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF MUSIC AND ARTS…
Last year (2011) September, marked the 4th edition of this amazing festival, which was held at the National Theatre in Kampala Uganda. From noon to midnight, the festival celebrates Ugandan art and culture and holds regional festivals throughout the year, which culminate in this international event in Septemberwww.bayimba.org