KENYAN NATIONAL ANTHEM – Cabdirashiid CawsgurowOpening Remarks – Ambassador Hon. Amina Mohammed TBC

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

EXTREMISM, RADICALISATION AND THE GOVERNMENT’S APPROACH TO ETHNIC DIVERSITY Panelists: Hon. Senator Billow Kerrow (Mandera), Hon. Abdulkadir Ore (MP-Wajir), Alamin Kimathi (Haki Africa), Mustafe Ali, John Allan Namu (KTN) Moderator: Sheikh Ibrahim LethomeLOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE PASTORALIST IDENTITYAbdirizak Arale, Faduma Jibril ADESO (African Development Solution), Abdikadir Hussein (Winner Environment Award), Dr. Dili AdenModerator: TBCLOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

KNOWLEDGE AND CULTURAL PRODUCTION OF SOMALI PEOPLEMs. Sahara Dahir (National Museums of Kenya), Sagal Ali (CISP), Hon. Halima Mohammed (CEC-Garissa), Maryam Abdullahi (WENEP)Moderator: TBCLOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

BUILDING THE TRADITIONAL HUT OUTSIDE GARDEN

POETRY AND STORYTELLING Jama Kediye (Puntland), Ustadh Abdulahi Bundid (Mount Kenya University) FORD HALL

WHO I AM, WHO WE ARE

Dialogue on IdentityFORD HALL

THE SOMALI KITCHEN

Grilla Catering AMPHITHEATRE

THE SOMALI CALENDARAbdisalaan Ahmed YusufFORD HALL

SOMALI HANDICRAFTS DISPLAYOUTSIDE COURTYARD

CHANGING THE NARRATIVEPractical tools for better story tellingAlinoor Moulid (Independent journalist) and Lolani Kalo (KTN)FORD HALL

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Diriye (Somali) AMPHITHEATRE

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Maimouna Jallow, Wangari and Mbutch (English)AMPHITHEATRE

SOMALI PLAY (WITH SUBTITLES) Somali Heritage Week Cultural Group LOUIS LEAKEY HALL

Public lecture Panel Event Films and Photography Children’s Event Cultural Demonstration

THE WAGALLA MASSACRE Judy Kibinge LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

MOVIE NIGHT Spotlight on Riyo Films and Wazi FM LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

CLOSING CONTEMPORARY MUSIC Rayzak, Juacali, Octopizzo et al.CONCERT IN THE MUSEUM COURTYARD

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Maimouna Jallow, Wangari and Mbutch (English)AMPHITHEATRE

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Maimouna Jallow, Wangari and Mbutch (English)AMPHITHEATRE

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Maimouna Jallow, Wangari and Mbutch (English)AMPHITHEATRE

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Diriye (Somali) AMPHITHEATRE

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Diriye (Somali) AMPHITHEATRE

CHILDREN’S STORYTELLING Diriye (Somali) AMPHITHEATRE

“HOW DID WE GET HERE?” THE SITUATION FACING THE SOMALI PEOPLE IN KENYAFarah Maalim (Former Deputy Speaker), Prof. Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad (Kenyatta University), Dr. Ibrahim Farah (Justice and Peace Network)Moderator – Nanjala Nyabola (Heinrich Böll Foundation)LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

THE CURRENT CONDITION OF THE SOMALI PEOPLELecture: Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad (Kenyatta University) Panelists: Mahad Khadar (Kenyatta University), Hassan Guled, John Gachei (Media Consultant)Moderator: John Allan Namu (KTN) LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

NORTH EASTERN KENYA IN CRISISLecturer: Dr. Ahmed Osman (VC of Garissa University College)Panelists: Mohammed Ali Mire (Education for All Society), Salah Abdi Sheikh (author), Sudays Hassan Korane (Chairman, North Eastern Province University Students Association)Moderator: Alinoor Moulid (Independent journalist)LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

INTRODUCTION TO SOMALI POETRY Ahmed Farah Ali Idajaa, Cabdirashiid Cawgurow, Maryam Sheikh (Al Usra Magazine) FORD HALL

MIGRATION, MOBILITY, PASTORALISM AND REFUGEES Prof. Ibrahim Farah (Nairobi University), Hon. Kenneth Okoth (MP – Kibra) Victor Nyamori (Amnesty International) Moderator: Adow Mohamed (The Star)FORD HALL

FASHION SHOW BY QAAL DESIGNS Designer: Nimco Adam OUTSIDE COURTYARD

THE GENDER FORUMAT THE SOMALI HERITAGE WEEKExamining intersections of gender and ethnic identity, with a panel of outstanding Somali women from all walks of lifeModerator: TBCLOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

THE SECURITY QUESTIONPanelists: Senator Billow Kerrow (Mandera), Prof. Abdiwahab Abdisamad (Kenyatta University), Hawa Noor (ISS), Bashir Abdullahi (Vickes Security)Moderator: Linda Ogutu (KTN) LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

EXHIBITION LAUNCH Temporary Exhibition Gallery

THE MAKING AND UNMAKING OF A SOMALI IDENTITYPanelists: Salah Abdi Sheikh, Prof. Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad,Dr. Ali AdenModerator: Osman M. OsmanLOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

IMAGINE SOMALI: LITERATURE, LANGUAGE, ORTHOGRAPHY AND FICTIONS Panelists: Hassis Aaden, Dr. Abdisalam Ahmed, Ahmed Farah Ali Idaja, Billy Kahora (Kwani?)Moderator: Cabdirashiid Cawsgurow LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

DIALOGUE ON RELIGION Sheikh Ibrahim Lethome, Mohammed Dini (New Horizons)FORD HALL

FINANCIAL INNOVATION AND REGIONAL IMPACTPanelists: Hussein Jama (Amal Express), Ahmed Abdi Elmi (Dahabshiil), Dr. Abdirahman Mohammed Abdi (Awjaama), Mr. Hassan Noor (CEO -Hanvard Africa)Moderator: Nimo Jirdeh (Oxfam) LOUIS LEAKEY AUDITORIUM

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