An Informal Image in Five Voices, Film

Kenya Museum Society & Purdy Arms invite you, your family and friends for ; An Informal Image in Five Voices, Film

Produced by Abie Troen

Karpf & Hahn Peace Prize Winner

Wednesday 27 August 2014

Purdy Arms Restaurant, Marula Lane – Karen

Did you know that roughly 2.5M (7%) of Kenya’s 40M citizens are informal traders?

These hardworking men, women & youth are shoe shiners, textile vendors, waste pickers on the city streets. They lack recognition and representation from the government and are systematically discriminated against by the Municipal Councils in Kenya.

In this documentary, 5 street vendors will share their stories, the compilation of which sheds light on the dreams, designs, realities and challenges of their Trade Union.

Listening to their different stories, you will have a glimpse into the complexities of development in Kenya and will be invited for a few brief moments into the lives of these remarkable individuals.

Their determination, integrity and dedication in meeting the challenges that confront them and the members of the informal economy, will definitely inspire you long after the lights go up.

Drinks 6.30pm, Starts 7:15 pm
Charges: Ksh 600 Movie & Drink

Purdy’s pizza special after the movie

Reservations: 0724 255299, 2339158 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org

Mpesa no: 400800, Account no: 6571570019

Marula Flower Farm Estate in Naivasha – Day Outing

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Marula Flower Farm Estate in Naivasha – Day Outing
Saturday 23 August 2014
10.00am – 4.30 pm
Marula Estate is a flower farm located in Naivasha, 90 Kms from Nairobi. Kenya’s economy largely relies on the agriculture sector which contributes 22% of GDP. 3% of the national GDP is from the horticulture sub-sector while 1.6% is from the flower industry. Join us and learn how flower farming is done in Kenya, its challenges and success.
Birdwatchers please carry your binoculars and get a chance to spot one of the residence birds of Naivasha and it’s environ. (Long-tailed and Great Cormorants can be seen, along with Fish Eagles and Pied Kingfishers among others.)

Cost

KMS member: Ksh 3,500 Member child: Ksh 3,000

Non members: Ksh 3,800 Child(6 -12 years) Ksh 3,500

Included:
• Transport to & from Naivasha
• Lunch
• Guided tour of the flower farm
• Birdwatching

Excluded: Boatride (optional)
Contacts: 0724 – 255 299 or info@kenyamuseumsociety.org