Events
The People Shall — A Film on Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising
The People Shall (2025) is a gripping documentary directed by Nick Wambugu and Mark Maina, chronicling one of the most defining moments in modern Kenyan history.
When Kenya’s Gen Z took to the streets to reject the 2024 Finance Bill, they reshaped protest itself — using phones, art, humour, and digital mobilisation to force political accountability. What began online spilled into the streets, evolving into a movement that compelled the President to back down and permanently altered civic resistance in Kenya.
This film captures that transformation: from hashtags to history.
Beyond the story on screen, The People Shall carries a deeper purpose. After surviving state detention, director Nick Wambugu now faces Hypocellular MDS, a rare bone marrow failure disorder. Proceeds from donation tickets directly support his medical treatment — giving audiences a chance not just to witness history, but to stand in solidarity with the people who documented it.
Select screenings include donation tickets and a Director Q&A session, offering audiences a chance to engage deeply with the story and its creators.
This is not just a screening.
It is memory, resistance, and responsibility.
Venue
Unseen Nairobi
Dates & Times
January 3 – January 31, 2026
Multiple screening dates and times available
Tickets
Standard Screening Ticket
Screening + Donation Ticket
Screening + Donation + Director Q&A (selected dates)
🌍 Nairobi Fashion Week – Season VIII: Decarbonize
Nairobi Fashion Week returns for its eighth season with a powerful and timely theme: Decarbonize — a bold call to reimagine fashion through sustainability, innovation, and conscious design.
This season brings together visionary designers from across Africa and beyond, transforming environmental responsibility into wearable art. Expect striking silhouettes, thoughtful craftsmanship, and collections that speak to culture, climate, and creativity in equal measure.
What to Expect
Runway Experience (Day 4):
First and second-row allocated seating with an immersive view of the Decarbonize collections as they come alive on the runway.
Pop-Up Experience (Day 2):
Meet designers up close, shop unique sustainable pieces, and engage with Nairobi’s vibrant fashion ecosystem.
VIP Experience:
Curated drinks and gourmet bites to complement an evening of elevated style.
Featured Designers Include
Yevaàne, Vast, Molivian, Maisha by Nisria, Sarai Imani, Naaniya Studio, Foreign Resource, A Touch of Kenya, Studio Lola, Wanni Fuga, Kitu Kidzo — among others.
More than a fashion event, Nairobi Fashion Week Season VIII is a movement toward a regenerative future — where style meets purpose and creativity drives change.