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The Trial of Dedan Kimathi book cover
The Trial of Dedan Kimathi book cover

59 university and community organisations heard our call with the Kenya Diaspora Alliance (USA) to self-organise Reading for Freedom events across the month of June, Madaraka (Freedom). These events will be held in 21 counties: Baringo, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Isiolo, Kericho, Kiambu, Kisii, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisumu, Machakos, Makueni, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Nairobi, Nakuru, Siaya, Turkana, and Wajir.

The celebrations will take place from June 7th to June 21st, culminating in a grand event in Atlanta, USA, on June 22nd. We invite you to RSVP and attend these enriching events. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a powerful movement celebrating our literary heritage and the spirit of freedom.

Schedule of Reading for Freedom Events

DateTimeCountyOrganiserVenue
7 May12pmSiayaEqual Voices OrganisationKarteki organisationCLOSED
11 May2pmMigoriOgwedhi Maasai SJCRaduor Vocational TrainingCLOSED
16 May1pmNairobiDandora SJCDandora SJCCLOSED
31 May2pmMigoriForum for Civic Participation in GovernanceRongo TownhallCLOSED
2 June6amKisumuChange for SDGsBidverse GroupCLOSED
10 June11amNairobiKangemi Family Reloaded (RMK Chapter)Field at Muiri Road Section 2 behind Mountain MallCLOSED
10 June8amTurkanaSuguta Valley Educational ProgramKapedo Mixed Secondary SchoolCLOSED
11 June4pmNairobiBunge la MayutAmerican Chambers, 5th Floor, Bazaar Plaza, Moi AvenueREGISTER
12 June10:30amWajirWajir Smart LearningAIC Mission Center, Wajir EastREGISTER
12 June9amNairobiThe Artistic JunctionKorogochoREGISTER
14 June10amKisumuManyatta B SJCManyatta SJC, Manyatta B WardREGISTER
14 June2pmKisumuMiwani Social Justice and Information CentreNyakoko School, Miwani WardREGISTER
14 June2pmNakuruTribelessyouthTribelessYouth Center, Biashara wardREGISTER
14 June2pmNairobiMathare Social Justice CentreMathare Social Justice Centre, MathareREGISTER
14 June6pmNairobiAmnesty International Kenya and Cheche Bookshop and CafeCheche Bookshop and Cafe, Kauria Close, NairobiREGISTER
14 June3pmNairobiKenyatta University City CampusKenyatta University City Campus, KU Plaza, Haile Selassie AveREGISTER
14 June5pmNairobiMageuzi HubKilimani Metropolitan House 14, KilimaniREGISTER
15 June9amKisumuNorthern Development OrganizationMerti Place Inn, Cherab WardREGISTER
15 June9amMachakosIngati CalebDanana Girls Secondary SchoolREGISTER
15 June10amKilifiResponsible Citizenry Malindi (ReCi-Malindi)Sir Ali bin Salim Special School, Shella WardREGISTER
15 June10amNairobiMukuru Community Justice CentreMukuru Community Justice CentreREGISTER
15 June10amSiayaRamunde Twaweza CBORamunde village- UgenyaREGISTER
15 June10amMakueniThe Mbooni Guest HouseMbooni Guest House, MutituREGISTER
15 June10amKilifiYouth for Sustainable DevelopmentMwalimu Building opposite Naivas kilifiREGISTER
15 June2pmMombasaAmkeni Community Org and Nyali Social Justice CentreKiko Depaul ziwa la ng’ombeREGISTER
15 June2pmNairobiLapid Leaders AfricaSavelberg Moringa School, Ngong LnREGISTER
16 June10amKerichoKabianga SchoolKabianga SchoolPRIVATE
17 June2pmNairobiSocial Justice Centers Traveling TheatreMastard Seed DandoraREGISTER
18 June8amKirinyagaUshindi InstituteUniversity of Nairobi, Kirinyaga CentralREGISTER
18 June9amBusiaBaridi Kwa Baridi Women CBOBaridi Kwa Baridi Women CBO, Bukhayo West Ward (at Chiefs Place)REGISTER
19 June7amElgeyo-MarakwetTusaidiane InternationalTusaidiane International, MosoriotREGISTER
19 June10amKisumuKadibo Community Social Justice CenterKadibo Community Social Justice CentreREGISTER
19 June2pmMeruUzury Empowerment Hub-KenyaYWCA Meru townREGISTER
20 June9amMigoriUriri Community SJCUriri Community SJC, South Kanyamkago, Uriri Migori Ukombozi LibraryREGISTER
20 June10amKisumuAwuor Nyamolo FoundationNdagani Primary School, North Nyakach WardREGISTER
20 June10amBusiaJael Women AssociationUrubi Primary SchoolREGISTER
20 June10.30amNakuruFlorence mwangiNakuruREGISTER
20 June2pmKisumuWomen Empower and Mentor All (WEmpower)Kibuye Estate along Jomo Kenyatta HighwayREGISTER
20 June6pmNairobiRafinkiAlliance FrainciseREGISTER
21 June2pmNairobiKumon Tena Study CentreTena EstateREGISTER
21 June2pmNairobiDown River RoadUmoja 1 Estate Community Library, Umoja 1REGISTER
21 June3.30pmNairobiUniversity of Nairobi and Amnesty International KenyaML04, Fourth Floor, University of Nairobi TowersREGISTER
List of Participating Organisations and Institutions

PARTNER ORGANISATIONS