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.
The Millennials Festival: New Beginnings Edition
The Millennials Festival returns with the New Beginnings Edition — a vibrant celebration of nostalgia, creativity, and community. Designed for the generation that grew up between analog and digital worlds, this festival blends throwback fun with fresh energy.
Expect a day filled with classic games that spark childhood memories, an interactive Art Corner where creativity runs free, and a soulful Singalong Concert bringing everyone together through music. More than just an event, The Millennials Festival is a movement — a space to reconnect, create, and step boldly into new chapters together.
Whether you’re coming for the games, the art, the music, or the people, this edition is about celebrating where we’ve been and where we’re going next.
🎤 Kethan Live Experience
Kethan Live Experience 3 is officially here — and if the speed at which Die Hard tickets disappeared is anything to go by, this edition is about to be something special.
Returning to the iconic Kenya National Theatre on 31st January, KLE 3 promises an intimate yet powerful live performance that blends music, emotion, and storytelling in a way only Kethan can deliver. This is not just a concert — it’s a carefully curated experience designed to connect deeply with the audience.
Each Kethan Live Experience has pushed boundaries, and KLE 3 is set to raise the bar even higher. Expect raw vocals, immersive sound, live instrumentation, and moments that linger long after the final note fades.
Early Bird tickets are now available after Die Hard tickets sold out fast — and they won’t last long. If you’ve attended a KLE before, you already know. If this is your first time, consider this your official warning.
🎶 One night. One stage. One unforgettable experience.
Poetry Slam Africa: Grand Slam 2026
The 2026 Grand Slam is a culmination of the 3 preliminary editions
comprising the 2025 slam season. The event will pit 11 contestants
together to crown the 2026 Grand Slam Champion.
🎸 Back to Rock: January Edition
Nairobi’s rock revival is back — louder, heavier, and unapologetically nostalgic.
Back to Rock: January Edition brings together rock lovers for an electrifying night celebrating the timeless anthems of the 90s and 2000s. From distorted guitars to crowd-shaking choruses, this edition is all about reliving the era when rock ruled the airwaves.
Expect high-energy live performances by Rash Band, a special album listening party with Parking Lot Grass, and seamless rock selections by DJ Yabumoto, keeping the night alive from start to finish. Whether you grew up on grunge, alternative rock, or classic anthems, this is your space to sing, jump, and lose yourself in the music.
Dust off the leather jacket, gather your crew, and get ready for a night where nostalgia meets raw live energy.
NEON RAVE – THE LIGHT FESTIVAL (2ND EDITION)
Where colour meets chaos. Where music owns the night. Where YOU become the show.
Neon Rave – The Light Festival (2nd Edition) is back, brighter and bolder, taking over The Beer District in Westlands for a night of pure glow-fuelled madness. Expect non-stop music, UV-lit bodies, immersive visuals, and a high-energy crowd dressed to shine.
This is not just a party — it’s a full sensory experience built around sound, colour, movement, and self-expression.
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
🔊 Top DJs spinning Amapiano, Afro House, Afro Beats, Oontz & Kenyan hits
🌈 Neon & UV lighting transforming the dancefloor
🎨 FREE glow body painting stations
💥 Interactive party moments & surprise activations
🕺🏾 Maximum energy. Zero dull moments.
👗 DRESS CODE
Neon or Glow-in-the-Dark
Your glow. Your rules.