Preparations for the Jukumu Letu launch in Mombasa are underway with a busy schedule of events by various groups preparing for the event that is slated for 1st August at Mama Ngina drive. The participants and artists held their first curation event was held on Wednesday at the Little Theatre.
During the curation event the artists presented their pieces for critique from their peers. Jukumu Letu is on a mission to sensitize Kenyans on their role and responsibilities in the implementation of the new constitution using the arts.
Some of the performers in the curation include dancers, Dee jays, puppeteers and cartoonists. Some of the photos from the curation are shared below, an interesting preview for the events that are set for Jukumu Letu launch.
This first curation offers the opportunity to make amends on some issues and perfect them. There will be a dress rehearsal on Friday from 2pm at the same venue.
Work underway on a giant puppet that will be on display at the Jukumu Letu launch on Saturday
Deejays with a cause will be playing at Mama Ngina on Saturday. Their focus will be on conscious music that will communicate the right ideals.
Cartoons that critique government performance by Mombasa artists who have been trained by KATUNI to highlight societal issues will be on display.
Tony Mboyo from Kenyan Puppet Theatre platform has been training puppeteers from Mombasa who will be performing during Jukumu Letu launch.