CHEKAFE- TASTE OF TOKYO IN NAIROBI

For the amazing International PechaKucha Day in Nairobi,20/02/2020, the event was hosted at the Chekafe-Kauria close off Muthangari rd, with close proximity to the Lavington Mall.We found this article that describes well this amazing new Japanese resturant. Be sure to check it out.

The appeal of Chekafe Japaneses sweets factory is three parts ambiance, two parts food and if you happen to love shopping, equal parts convenience. Hidden in the suburbs of Nairobi’s Lavington, Kauria close off Muthangari rd, with close proximity to the Lavington Mall, the new Chekafe, a Japanese restaurant and subsidiary of the Cheka Izakaya Japanese Restaurant is a favorite and the mere thought of going back always elicits pangs of joy coupled with a sort of gluttonous anticipation, for all the sumptuous food set to hit our palate with just the right amount of aplomb.

Chekafe Japanese Sweets Factory has been open for more than a year now and they have a different menu from their Izakaya branch. They serve hand-made noodles, dumplings, vegetable ramen, vegetable tempura, grilled rice balls and other sweet treats including green tea tiramisu and Japanese cheesecake. 

SOURCE :: https://loveandroaddiaries.com/2019/07/19/chekafe-taste-of-tokyo-in-nairobi/ 

Celebration of Creativity- PechaKucha Night at the Karen Village

PechaKucha (pronounced: “peh-cha-ku-cha”) presentations are captivating performances of a spoken narrative over 20 image-rich slides.

PK, as it’s affectionately known — especially by those who can’t figure out the pronunciation — is a worldwide phenomenon that now takes place in more than 1,000 cities — including Nairobi.

A few times each year a diverse and curious audience gathers to hear a few speakers share a particular passion. Although the atmosphere is casual, the format is prescribed: 20 slides are shown for 20 seconds each while the speaker provides narration. About halfway through the evening, there’s a break for drinks, snacks and socializing. Admission is free. Anyone can sign up to present.

This June 14^th, the Karen Village hosted another PechaKucha Night. Drinks and snacks were sponsored by Kericho Gold Tea Company and Krackles Crips. It was well attended as each speaker shared their passion and delivered bold and enlightening discussions for the public to explore together.

Below is the list of presenters and their awesome topics;

George Mutai--Adventure//Motorcycle Rider. Topic: I can’t afford not to ride

Idah Marangu--Interior Designer. Topic: Women empowerment

Nahya ‘Kuri’ Mando--Musician/Curator. Topic: Memory Box

Philip Kisia--Photographer. Topic: The capture of sentiment

Oreva Akpoveso--Business Administrator. Topic: Africa’s Educated Illiterate 

Rogan Anjili--Artist. Topic: Nature Politics; Social consciousness through Art

Special thanks to the Karen Village and the Tsavo innovation Labs for hosting this event.

Anyone interested in presenting/hosting at the next PechaKucha Night is invited to contact the team at  pechakuchanairobi@gmail.com

For more information visit our website ; 

http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/nairobi

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Twitter: @pechakuchanrb

Nairobi joins 800 cities in promoting art through fun

By Audrey Cheptoo | Saturday, Mar 26th 2016 at 10:52

NAIROBI: Multinational art network PechaKucha 20x20 is in the country to promote art through fun.
Today, they will be at Nairobi’s Creatives Garage, after another event last Sunday in Westland’s The Yard, which houses The Bus, a creative hub.
“We want to have every PechaKucha event in a different location each time, moving around Nairobi so as to reach different groups of people,” says Amina Abdala, one of the organisers of PechaKucha Nights in Nairobi.
The shows bring together a host of artists, photographers, cinematographers as well as a community based photo project dubbed NaiLitter.
“The response from the Volume 8 event was great, people really appreciated the concept and artists were able to see their own potential,” says Ms Abdala, also a creative director and 3D artist.
The group has taken art to restaurants, bars, clubs, homes, studios, universities, churches and even a quarry.
The event takes place in over 800 cities, making it one of the largest art networks in the world. “We want to create a greater appreciation for the arts to bring credibility to the different creative fields,” she says.
Together with Bauwa Alambo and Easter Ciombaine, the trio formed the PechaKucha Nairobi team. The group relies on volunteers and sponsors.
PechaKucha 20x20 is an audiovisual presentation where an artist shows 20 images in 20 seconds, while they talk along to the images. “The presentation format is meant be fast-paced to allow more artists to show their work in one event, also so that the artists can showcase their best works,” says Abdala.
The concept was devised by architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham in 2003. The first PechaKucha event took place in Tokyo, Japan at the pair’s gallery-cum-lounge-cum-creative kitchen. Twelve years later they continue to support the global PechaKucha Night network.
“We have discovered that most cities have virtually no public spaces where people can show and share their work in a relaxed way. PechaKucha is the perfect platform for artists to do this.”
“Here in Nairobi, we want to give artists an opportunity to reach more people and even get discovered,” Abdala adds.
She observes that although the art scene in Nairobi is vibrant, more exposure is needed for the artists.
“The creative economy in this country is huge and needs to be explored so that artists can get more work and make a decent living,” she says.
Rapper, songwriter and Master of Ceremony, Renee Jones feels PechaKucha will enhance the creative industry in Kenya.
“I am learning a lot with PechaKucha, it is a great opportunity for artists, not just in Kenya but globally,” says Renee, a new volunteer with the organisation.
“PechaKucha is giving me and other artists an international platform, which has a global reach with an audience in over 800 cities,” notes the musician, who also has a clothing line called Renee Jones.
Although hip-hop is her strong suit, Jones’ mission as a musician is to reconcile the different genres of music through fusing them together. The beauty of PechaKucha is anyone can showcase their works, regardless of their creativity.
“We believe there is nothing social about online social networks, the live events are about real people, real communication and real creative fun; it is a real social network.”
The third edition of PechaKucha Nairobi Night will be held on April 8 in Karen.

http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/mobile/article/2000196165/nairobi-joins-800-cities-in-promoting-art-through-fun?pageNo=1

PechaKucha at the Kenya National Theatre

PechaKucha Night is an inspiring evening of short talks by creatives that takes place at different locations around the city of Nairobi. If you are looking for a fun filled event and full of creativity and sharing, come to a PechaKucha event in Nairobi for a  stimulating experience with plenty of opportunities for networking and letting your hair down. The Kenya National Theatre hosted PechaKucha Nairobi night on the 20^th of February 2015. The event, which gives people of various backgrounds, professions, and skills 20 seconds to present 20 slides on any topic of their choosing, begun with a happy hour at 6:30 p.m. Guests  mingle with presenters  and enjoy beverages and snacks before the 7:30 p.m. start time. PechaKucha Nairobi is a becoming a popular event.

Drawing its name from the Japanese term form the Japanese term for the sound of “chit chat”, PechaKucha features entertaining speakers on a wide range of topics in a presentation format that involves 20 images, each displayed for 20 seconds. Devised in Tokyo in 2003 by Klein Dytham Architecture, PechaKucha was started as an event for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. Since then, it has turned into a massive celebration, with events happening in over 700 of cities around the world.

Here are the five speakers who presented their work and a brief presentation of each presenter.

-George Motondi who is a sculptor extraordinaire, a man who has travelled far and wide in his professional capacity astounding many with his works of art.

-Bernard Adongo Chief Executive Officer at Nikohapa Ventures Ltd in Nairobi creator of "My Ride" a mobile phone based app that allows passengers inside matatus to rate them in real time. Using the registration number of the matatu as a hashtag people can then share their experiences while connecting with each other.

-Asila Asila a matatu graphic designer in Nairobi, presented his graffiti work. Matatus (mini buses) provide transport for about seventy percent of Nairobi’s population and the sector is one of the largest in Kenya. The matatu industry has been the source of livelihood for hundreds of Kenyans and in different fields. The lifting of the ban on graffiti by his Excellency the President has brought out the best of local designers.

-Marc Rigaudis, a Kenya-based French filmmaker and author, a professor at the USIU University presented his film called Usoni. Usoni is a Kenya-based TV production that turns the issue of migration to Europe upside down. The futuristic show depicts Africa as mankind's last cradle of hope in the wake of a series of natural disasters.

The year is 2063. By now, all of Europe's volcanoes have come to life and erupted, spewing out thick plumes of ash into the atmosphere. Dense black clouds of dust envelop the murky sky, plunging the entire continent into total darkness. The whole of Europe lies in a pile of rubble. There is no sun here, the air is polluted, unbreathable, and chaos has descended -- to survive, one must flee south, to the only place where the sun continues to shine: Africa.

-Amina Abdala presented her longtime friend, Anyango the Nyatiti Diva,the first female Nyatiti player. The Nyatiti a traditional eight stringed musical instrument which belongs to the luo community, has been made famous by Anyango who has played the instrument worldwide. Amina first met Anyango in Japan and was her first Swahili teacher.

Do not miss the next PechaKucha Event in Nairobi. Expect a social and engaging night out with fresh ideas, discussion, drinks and a vibrant crowd. Come join the conversation!
Check the PechaKucha Nairobi website to see when the next event will be, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Email- pechakuchanairobi@gmail.com to get more info on the next PechaKucha.

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Pecha Kucha Nights

A Creative Network Event

By NDW Team on 3rd November 2015

Pecha Kucha Nights is a network event for creatives, taking place in over 800 cities all over the world.  The mission is to inspire, uplift and entertain different audiences. The concept is simple, each creative get to show 20 pictures, showing each picture for 20 seconds. The pictures advance automatically and allows the presenter to talk along the pictures. This is a way of sharing ideas, thoughts, work, or pretty much anything. Pecha Kucha Nights hosts fun gatherings where creative people can get together and inspire.

“Pecha Kucha is a global series of live events held worldwide where people can meet, inspire and get inspired, based on a format that is fast-paced and fun”

Previous Pecha Kucha Nights in Nairobi took place on the 20th of February at the National Theater and on the 18th of July at the Foundry. The next Pecha Kucha will take place on Wednesday 18th of November at The Foundry at 6-10 pm and NDW is proud to be the host of this event. We will introduce you to five selected creatives who have prepared pictures specifically for this event, and they are looking forward to sharing their ideas and their work with the audience. In between each presenter there will be a break which will give you a chance to socialize and network with other creative minds.

The presentation format of Pecha Kucha Nights was developed by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham at Klein Dytham Architecture because they felt that architects, and other creatives, could go on for too long talking about their projects. The first Pecha Kucha Night took place in their studio in Tokyo. The 20 x 20 presentation technique has then spread globally and is the perfect platform for creatives to introduce their projects without going on for too long and boring the audience.

SOURCE http://nairobidesignweek.com/news-article.php?id=54 

PechaKucha at the Foundry Africa 18th July 2015

The Foundry on Rhapta Road in Westlands on Saturday July the 18^th 2015 was the host of the Nairobi volume 6 edition of PechaKucha where established entrepreneurs from different fields showcased their work in 20 image slides shown for 20 seconds each, with presentations totaling 6 minutes and 40 seconds of talking time

PechaKucha Night is an internationally recognized event based on a unique presentation style in which artists, designers and other creative individuals have six minutes and 40 seconds to share their presentations in the traditional PechaKucha format – 20 images, with 20 seconds to talk about each image.

 

PechaKucha is literally translated as “chit chat” or “blah blah” in Japanese. It was created by Klein Dytham architecture in Tokyo in 2003 as an opportunity for young designers to meet, network, and show their work in public. PechaKucha has since turned into a massive celebration with events happening in 780 cities around the world, inspiring creatives worldwide.

There were five featured creatives who shared images and stories of their work, their process and what inspires them to live and work as creative individuals amongst us on the 18th of July 2015 included Mikul Shah founder and CEO of online restaurant guide EatOut Kenya, Boniface Mwangi, TED fellow, PAWA254, Amina Abdala ,Digital Artist lightrhythm visuals, Sarah Waiswa one of Kenyas most astounding photographers, Roy Wachira C.E.O, Camouflage Media/The foundryAfrica.

No experience is needed to be a presenter at PechaKucha Nights. Though preparing for the slide show can be challeneging, the Pecha Kucha Team is always ready to help.

Scheduled breaks between presentations was to allow everyone a chance for conversation, refreshments, to make connections, and to share ideas one-on-one.

Interested in participating as a presenter or event volunteer? You can email the team at: pechakuchanairobi@gmail.com
Additional information about PechaKucha Nights Nairobi can be found at:
 http://www.pechakucha.org/cities/nairobi
https://www.facebook.com/pages/PechakuchaNairobi/1017241024958053
Credits:
Venue- The Foundry Africa- http://thefoundry.biz/
MC-Aaron D’Souza