Kiotta CI Launchpad

FCA Creative Industries program, in collaboration with NGO Mondo, operates in Jericho, Nairobi. The program trains youth from Eastlands in basic digital skills and digital creative industry skills such as animation, graphic design, digital marketing and game development. In Kiotta CI launchpad you have the opportunity to see students showcase their skills, meet people from the Kenyan Creative Industry and listen to discussions from industry professionals such as Kenyan hiphop artist Juliani, the CEO of Ada Animation Joy Mwangi, and Brian Omolo.

MORNING SESSION 9:00-11:20

Creativity, skill of the future

Opening remarks by FCA & Mondo

Creative Industries in Kenya

What's happening in Kenyan creative scene now and how will it shape up in the future? Introduction to the employment potential and growth of Kenyan Creative Industry.

Introducing future creative professionals

FCA Creative Industries Program students take the stage and showcase their work and talk about their future plans.

Training for the future

FCA Creative Industry program trainers share their experiences and perspective on training creative skills in the program.

BREAK 11:20- 12:00

Snacks and Networking

AFTERNOON SESSION 12:00 -14:00

Keynote: Conversation on - Artpreneurship by Juliani

Kenyan award-winning rapper and entrepreneur Juliani talks about transforming people and communities through the power of art.

Working in the Creative Sector in Kenya

Kiotta CI Launchpad invites Kenyan creative industry entrepreneurs & professionals to talk about business, creative entrepreneurship, employing creatives and networking. What are the best tips and practices for building a successful career in the Creative Industries?

Panel discussion with:

- Joy Mwangi, CEO, Ada Animation

- Brian Omolo, Entrepreneur

- Juliani, Artist/Entrepreneur

Host or Publisher Finn Church Aid