September 9, 2016

International Day of Yoga

Under the Banner of Indian high Commission and the International Day of Yoga committee, Hindu council of Kenya, Kisumu branch, with the proud leadership of Mrs. Kalpnaben Karia, celebrated the 2nd International day of Yoga on June 19, in Kisumu. These celebrations took place within two venues, the morning celebration kicked off at 7.30am at the Shree Sanatan Hindu Dharma Mandal hall, though being a Sunday, the participants arrived in good numbers and after the registration process the event started. There were 147 participants from the cross section of the Kisumu communities, we had both old and young who participated […]
September 9, 2016

Pre-Independence Day Programme

INDIA’S PRE – INDEPENDENCE DAY  CELEBRATION On 13th August 2016 Hindu Council of Kenya Kisumu branch organised an  Immaculate Programme at the SSHU Temple to celebrate the Pre-Independence  day of India. This programme was graced by the Chief Guest High Commissioner  of India to Kenya her excellency Mrs. Suchitra Durai and her husband Ambassador  Mr. Swaminathan.    In her address Mrs. Suchitra Durai praised the wonderful work done by Hindu  Council HRE Committee (Who organised the programme). She also spoke about  the Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi’s visit to Kenya and the beautiful  relationship between India and Kenya.     The Programme was sponsored by the ABC Bank. The CEO of the ABC Bank Mr.  Sridhar Natrajan and Mr. Raj Arora came from Nairobi to grace the occasion.  The  Programme started with Ganesh, Maa Laxmi and Maa Saraswati Prayer Dance.  Choreographer Sarika Singh was helped by Akansha Mehra.  Bhavita Mandavia   Sang a melodious patriotic song. There was a patriotic dance by the Aga Khan  Council performed by Farah Basu, Inara Damji and Afsana Virjee.       The highlight of the Programme was the 1 Hour Multi Media musical Ballet on  “THE CREATION” which was produced and directed by the Chairperson Mrs.  Kalpana Karia, The Beautiful Multi Media effects and the story explained  by her  mesmerized the audience.     Miss Rina Khiroya and Mr. Vijay Chohan helped with the effects.    There were over 600 people who attended the programme, delicious dinner was  served after the Programme. Mrs. Suchitra Durai was very happy and the tokens of  appreciation to the 35 participants were given out by her too. 
September 9, 2016

Traffic rules on speed limit of 50km/hr

Motorists in Nairobi county will be fined a maximum of Sh25,000 if they defy the new 50kph speed limit set for vehicles bound for the CBD. Speeds are being monitored following the installation of new cameras, the NTSA said, in a notice that indicated the starting points of the speed restriction. It will start at City Cabanas on Mombasa Road, the KWS gate on Lang'ata Road, Nakumatt Junction ong Ngong' Road and from Nakumatt Junction to the Uthiru turn-off on Naivasha Road. The limit begins at the junction of James Gichuru Road along Waiyaki Way, at Mobil Petrol Station on […]
September 9, 2016

Public Holiday on 12.09.2016