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
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Call for Submissions: Kalabars VOD Content
Are you a budding Kenyan content creator? Are you sitting on an avant-garde screen creation?
Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act 2016
Traditional knowledge is an important aspect of individual and communal identity and as such should be protected as a form of cultural expression.
Online Binge festival
Are you a creative and would like to showcase your work while staying at home?
Cultural and Creative Industries Supporting Activities in Sub-Saharan Africa
Pedro Affonso Ivo Franco and Kimani Njogu
HOW CREATIVES ARE HANDLING THE LOCKDOWNS AROUND THE WORLD?
Coronavirus isn’t just a public health crisis, it’s an economic one, the financial impact of
CALL FOR SUBMISSION
Do you own a film production house in Kenya and would like to showcase your
THE DOCUMENTARY IMPACT RELIEF FUND
Are you a freelance documentary impact producer? Here’s an exciting opportunity! There’s a new global
Intergenerational Dialogue Forum on Music
Inter-Generational Dialogue Forums on Music This forum was held on Friday 30th October 2018. Over
The Importance of Music in Our Society
It goes without saying that in mainstream Kenyan culture, music is a huge part of
Distinctiveness of a Trademark
DISTINCTIVENESS The amount of protection a trademark receives is determined by distinctiveness meaning how well
Photography in Kenya
A basic overview of photography in Kenya.
Registration of a Trademark
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Preliminary Search Before applying for the registration of a trademark, an applicant should
POETRY SLAM AFRICA – 3RD PRELIMINARY CALL OUT
Do you know of any Poet looking for a platform to perform, network and grow? Then tell them to look no further. #SlamAfrica
Culture Grows: between yesterday, today and tomorrow symposium
We are working in partnership with Twaweza Communications to convene a symposium at the National
Categorizing “Riziki” By Ja-Mnazi Afrika
This article focuses on the song "Riziki" by the group Ja-Mnazi Afrika, one of the most successful Kenyan songs of the first decade of thr twenty-first century.
It explores issues around the ethnicity of the origins of songs and the effects this may have on the choices Kenyans make in the music they consume.
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.
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.
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.
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.
IGDF-Visual Arts
An installment of the Intergenerational Dialogue Forum series of events focusing on the Visual Arts
Framework for a Baseline Study of Kenya’s Creative Industries
The Creative Economy Working Group has put together a framework on the baseline study of Kenya's Creative Industries which is available for public review
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
A business master plan for creatives
Business planning is a practical exercise spelling out the thin line between success and failure.
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.