Over 320 kishores and kishoris from  throughout East Africa attended the East Africa Kishore-Kishori Shibir on 31  July and 1 August 2010 at the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in Nairobi. 
                   
                  The shibir, based on the theme 'Sant Param Hitkari',  focused on how kishores and kishoris could further strengthen their attachment  to guruhari Pramukh Swami Maharaj. The topics covered included: who is a true  guru, what is the need for a guru, who that true guru is, how we can attach  ourselves to the guru, he is our best friend and he is our path. Other topics  such as agna, keeping unity and upasana were also discussed.
                   
                  The various topics of the shibir were presented through  entertaining and enlightening speeches, group discussions, question-answer  sessions and multimedia presentations. In particular, the group discussion  sessions enabled the youngsters to reinforce the topics discussed during the  shibir.
                   
                  One of the highlights of the shibir was the evening  program: a fascinating drama enacted by the Nairobi Kishore Mandal about how  the guru tirelessly toils to enhance the glory of India and Hinduism throughout  the world. 
                   
                  An excellent exhibition was set up in the main foyer  by the Nairobi Kishori Mandal based on Brahmanand Swami's kirtan 'Sant Param  Hitkari'. 
                  Thus, the thorough planning and preparation resulted  in a smoothly executed shibir which everyone found truly memorable. It gave the  kishores and kishoris a clear vision of how to advance on the spiritual path  and that the guru is the bridge between bhakta and Bhagwan.