As 2017 came to an end and 2018 loomed a question loomed in front of us. Would it be possible for us to hold a SAMOSA Festival in 2018 at all? The political situation seemed so tense, people felt insecure as attacks on individuals and communities became a norm and no one could predict with any certainty as to what exactly would happen in Kenya. Being a Community festival meant that SAMOSA would be taking a certain amount of risk....
The launch of Joseph Murumbi – a Legacy of Integrity by Karen Rothmyer formed one of the highlights of SAMOSA Festival 8, especially as it involved a multiple of partners and settings in making it a success. To begin with the author flew to Nairobi from the United States especially for the launch; the ‘Performance Collective’ did a superb job in livening up all the events; a visit to the Murumbi and Pinto grave sites was included and the program...
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