Every Friday at Hot Sun Foundation we invite industry experts and media/film professionals, who come and interact with us (trainees at Kibera Film School). The Friday Guest Talks were started last year by Josphat Keya the Program Coordinator. Friday Guest Talks help youth to think beyond their current situation, exchanging ideas with people who have transformed their lives and now are role models.
On Friday 7 June 2013, we hosted three prominent people: Bob Collymore the C.E.O. of Safaricom, Ronnie Osumba, Safaricom sector manager--media, ICT and education, (Ronnie was the running mate for Peter Kenneth) and Kenneth Okoth, Member of Parliament for Kibra constituency.
That Friday morning the Hot Sun Foundation was a buzz of activity. Last minute checkups were done. Then Josphat Keya calmly went through the plan for the afternoon’s events.
By 2:30 pm the program was underway. The guests had arrived and had a tour of the programs at Hot Sun Foundation - Hot Sun Productions, Kibera TV and Kibera Film School.
We sat in our chairs patiently waiting for the session to begin. When Bob started to speak silence, prevailed, (except for planes and helicopters overhead), as each person listened carefully, not wanting to miss a word.
We sat in our chairs patiently waiting for the session to begin. When Bob started to speak silence, prevailed, (except for planes and helicopters overhead), as each person listened carefully, not wanting to miss a word.
Although now a C.E.O. of a very well-known company, Bob's journey to success started from a humble beginning in Guyana. At one time he ventured into the film world, doing co-operate videos using a 60mm- film camera. “If you want to do something good you have to put hours into it”.
Bob’s talent, which he discovered over the years, was his ability to relate well with people. “And through this I have been able to transform the lives of people everyday. This keeps me going”.
Bob’s talent, which he discovered over the years, was his ability to relate well with people. “And through this I have been able to transform the lives of people everyday. This keeps me going”.
Ronnie and Kenneth both went to school at Olympic Primary School and grew up in Kibera. Now they are positive role models for the youth in Kibera.
"It does not matter where you begin but what you do with what you have. This is what matters," said Ronnie Osumba. "There are infinite possibilities." Those words echoed deeply within us.
Ronnie, Kenneth and Bob watching 2 min films by Kibera Film School
and Kibera TV
Ronnie, Bob, with Hot Sun Foundation staff enjoying the umbrellas.
An umbrella comes in handy during sunny shoots
Bob Collymore, Safaricom CEO, with trainees of Kibera Film School
Hon Kenneth Okoth MP Kibra constituency
with Kibera Film School trainees
Ronnie Osumba with Kibera Film School trainees
Bob at the Hot Sun Foundation reception
with Anne Mwaniki (left), Financial Manager
and Josphat Keya (right), Program Coordinator
.
Bob and Ronnie with Martin of Kibera TV
Ronnie shares his story.
THANK YOU BOB, RONNIE and KENNETH!
You are most welcome any time!
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