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Inter-generational Dialogue Forum on Dance & Conceptual Arts
The Inter-generational Dialogue Forum on Dance & Conceptual Arts was held at the Go Down Arts Centre in February 2019. The forum drew the participation of over fifty creative sector stakeholders drawn from local dance groups, academia, government agencies, media and members of the Creative Economy Working Group.
7Day Film Festival
7 Day Film Festival is a Kenyan timed Film competition sponsored by Seventy Two Media
2nd Edition of Women In Film Awards
Nominations are currently ongoing and will close on 15 Jan 2021. This year’s theme is
Call for Submissions: Kalabars VOD Content
Are you a budding Kenyan content creator? Are you sitting on an avant-garde screen creation?
Capoeira: From struggle to a movement
This article explores the flair of the capoeira dance form which represents an expression of body,mind and spirit and has evolved over a long somewhat controversial history.
The article also covers how the first official capoeira schoolin Kenya, Capoeira Balanco Negro is redefining the local cultural scene through artistic and community activities.
Petition Ruling on the Rafiki film
The High Court ruling regarding the banning of the Rafiki Film
Summary of the Memorandum of Views on Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2017
The Creative Economy Working Group was invited to elaborate on the Memorandum of Views on Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2017 by the Departmental Committee on Communications, Information, and Innovation.
Memorandum on the Kenya film and stage plays and publications bill
On October 21st, 2016, the Creative Economy Working Group presented a memorandum to the then Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts regarding the Kenya Film and Stage Plays and Publications Bill.
Culture Grows: between yesterday, today and tomorrow symposium
We are working in partnership with Twaweza Communications to convene a symposium at the National
CEWG Meets Cabinet Secretary
The Creative Economy Working Group met with the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Heritage on 3 June 2019 to discuss the effective incorporation of arts and culture in the national agenda through policy and legislative reform, institutional development and capacity development.
Call for Entries: “My Kenya My Story”
We're giving you an opportunity to tell this story in the #MyKenyaMyStory mobile phone film competition and stand a chance of winning amazing cash rewards.
Introduction to Trademarks
Trademark is a distinctive sign, word, letter, numbers, monograms, drawings, symbol, pictures, signatures or colours
Distinctiveness of a Trademark
DISTINCTIVENESS The amount of protection a trademark receives is determined by distinctiveness meaning how well
Book Bunk Explores Public Libraries
Our shared public spaces are essential than ever to our collective Kenyan imagination
IMARA ROUND TABLE 7: Cultural and Creative industries and Trade in Kenya
The market for the goods and services of the cultural and creative industries is dynamic and growing.It has impressive potential for trade and thriving of small and medium sized enterprises, which are driven by culture and creativity.
A business master plan for creatives
Business planning is a practical exercise spelling out the thin line between success and failure.
The Importance of Music in Our Society
It goes without saying that in mainstream Kenyan culture, music is a huge part of
CREATIVE INDUSTRY AS A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
January 13th 2020 Mr. Dimiter Gantchev Deputy Director, Copyright. WIPO Making a living in the
The Profit-making Template in Kenyan Comedy
This article shines a spotlight on the Kenyan comedy industry and explores the complexities between creative freedom and the conditions that often come with sources of external funding.
IGDF-Visual Arts
An installment of the Intergenerational Dialogue Forum series of events focusing on the Visual Arts
Queen Jane: A Tribute to the Voice of the Voiceless
This article highlights the life of the late Jane Nyambura (1965-2010) better known as Queen Jane and the lasting legacy of her contribution to female artists and the Kenyan cultural scene with her Kikuyu music.
IGDF-Film and Theater
The Intergenerational Dialogue Forum on Film and Theater was held on 30th November 2018 at the M-Net Studios in Jamhuri Park.
Validation of Standard Research Tools for Conducting National Survey On Status Of Cultural And Creative Industries.
Agenda: Validation of Standard Research Tools forConducting National Survey On Status Of Cultural And Creative
Creative Enterprise Toolkit
Creative Enterprise Toolkit that helps creatives develop their business plans and ideas.