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The People Shall — A Film on Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising
Unseen Nairobi Nairobi, KenyaThe 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 availableTickets
Standard Screening Ticket
Screening + Donation Ticket
Screening + Donation + Director Q&A (selected dates)500Ksh – 1250Ksh -
A Sweet & Spicy Affair
Village Market NAIROBI, KenyaStep into a world where sweetness meets spice at A Sweet & Spicy Affair, a vibrant two-day food and culture experience at Village Market.
From fragrant spices and artisanal treats to indulgent desserts and bold flavours, this curated affair brings together passionate vendors, interactive tastings, and handcrafted delights designed to awaken every sense. Expect live entertainment, rich aromas, and a warm festive atmosphere that invites you to explore, taste, and connect.
Whether you’re a foodie, a culture lover, or simply curious, this is your chance to experience flavour beyond the plate.
Don’t just taste it — experience it.
📞 Enquiries:
020-712 2488 / 020-712 2490
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KCB Rugby vs Kenya Harlequins – Kenya Cup Match Day 5
KCB SPORTS CLUB RUARAKA, NAIROBIIt’s Match Day 5 of the 2025/26 Kenya Cup season, and all roads lead to The Den at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka.
Rugby fans are in for a thrilling double-header as KCB Cubs take on Nondies II at 2:00 PM, followed by the headline clash at 4:00 PM where KCB Rugby face Kenya Harlequins in a high-intensity Kenya Cup showdown.
Expect fierce rivalries, electric stadium energy, and top-tier Kenyan rugby as the season heats up.
🎟 Tickets available via Mookh
Regular: KES 500
Parking: KES 200Don’t miss one of the biggest fixtures on the Kenya Cup calendar.
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Slow Is a Verb
Slow Is a Verb is an intimate cultural gathering rooted in African philosophies of time, care, and repair.
Hosted by Mumbi Poetry, alongside Mutete and 25SW4P, this experience invites participants into a reflective conversation on temporality, ancestral textile knowledge, and the cyclical life of clothes and objects. Challenging colonial ideas that value only the new, Slow Is a Verb reframes mending, reuse, and exchange as acts of resistance, remembrance, and return.
The afternoon will feature:
A live conversation on cyclical and relational time
A clothes swap (bring up to 5 quality garments)
Open mic poetry & storytelling
Community exchange in a warm, intentional spaceThis is a space to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect — with our histories, our textiles, and each other.
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SUKOSUKO
Kuhura Kanua Pub NAIROBI, KenyaWhere chaos meets culture.
SUKOSUKO is a high-energy throwback party driven by raw nostalgia and unfiltered vibes. Expect a powerful mix of old school Kenyan sounds, Afro beats, R&B, kwaito, hip-hop, and dancehall — the kind of music that keeps the floor moving and the energy unpredictable.Come for the music.
Stay for the madness.800Ksh -
Matatu Musical
KENYA NATIONAL THEATRE Nairobi, KenyaA bold stage production that tells the story of Kenya’s political journey, woven into the vibrant, chaotic world of matatu culture. It’s a journey through decades of corruption, betrayal, and resilience punctuated by rebellion, hope, and therelentless spirit of ordinary Kenyans.
The musical moves through different regimes, exposing the alliances, betrayals and broken promises that have defined Kenya’s leadership. But just when the passengers seem to have lost all hope, a new force emerges the awakened generation who refuse to be passengers in a vehicle that never changes direction.1000Ksh – 2000Ksh -
1 of 1 — Something Different
Masshouse, Ngong Road NAIROBI, KenyaAbantu × Xfest invite you to Something Different — a small, intentional gathering crafted for real music lovers who value atmosphere over noise and connection over chaos.
This is not a massive festival.
It’s a day-to-night cultural experience, where sound, people, and space are curated with care. From warm afternoon energy to late-night groove, 1 of 1 is about presence, music, and movement — nothing extra, nothing forced.Set at Masshouse – The Terrace, the vibe is intimate, the crowd is intentional, and the music is the main character.
Limited space.
Curated energy.
Exactly how the year should begin.
Tickets: 🎟️ https://abantuwithvibes.soko.net500Ksh – 2000Ksh -
🎧 DBN Gogo Live in Nairobi – Alchemist Westlands
Alchemist NAIROBI WESTLANDS, KenyaNairobi, this one is HUGE.
South Africa’s Amapiano powerhouse DBN Gogo is touching down at The Alchemist for a night of pure log-drum energy, high-octane dance floors, and unapologetic vibes.
From viral anthems like Khuza Gogo to historic global moments — including becoming the first Amapiano DJ to perform at Tomorrowland — DBN Gogo has redefined the sound and elevated African dance music to the world stage.
Expect:
Non-stop Amapiano heat
Crowd-commanding energy
A proper Nairobi x SA crossover night
Late-night madness till sunriseThis is not just a party — it’s a moment in culture.
1500Ksh – 2000Ksh -
AFRODESI: Nairobi Masala Edition
Nairobi Street Kitchen NAIROBI, KenyaWhen Bollywood meets Afrobeats, the culture comes alive. 🌍🔥
AFRODESI returns with the Nairobi Masala Edition, a high-energy fusion of Indian rhythms, Afro beats, and global club culture — strictly for the culture shapers.Expect vibrant soundscapes, electric DJ sets, and a crowd that understands rhythm beyond borders. This is not just a party — it’s a cultural crossover.
🎟 Tickets: Available now (etickets.co.ke)
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🌍 Nairobi Fashion Week – Season VIII: Decarbonize
The Sarit Expo Centre NAIROBI, KenyaNairobi 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 IncludeYevaàne, 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.
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HADITHI HANGOUT: CHAPTER 14 — KENYAN FUNK
Santuri East Africa Nairobi, KenyaHadithi Hangout is back with Chapter 14 — and this time we’re diving deep into Kenyan Funk. Expect a warm, music-first gathering where culture heads, curious minds, and lovers of sound link up for a reading session, good conversation, and community.
And because it’s the first chapter of the year, there will be a sherehe — a funk DJ party to close the evening right. Come through, catch a vibe, and bring a friend to tell a friend.
Theme: Kenyan Funk
What to expect: Reading session + Funk DJ party
Dress code: 70s-inspired (optional, but highly encouraged 😉)Note: Santuri events are committed to Respect for All — celebrating dignity and wellbeing across gender, race, age, orientation, ability, and background.
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The Millennials Festival: New Beginnings Edition
Kastemil junction carwash, Seasons Road Nairobi, KenyaThe 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.
500Ksh
