Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of The Nairobi Festival at Uhuru Park!
The Nairobi County under the leadership of the now Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the second edition of the prestigious Nairobi Festival. This comes after the success of the first edition which was held at Uhuru Park from the 12th of December to the 16th of December 2022. This year’s Nairobi Festival is promised to be the biggest one yet according to City Hall. While making the announcement they promised to make the event bigger and better than last year’s.
Backing up this promise by City Hall, Governor Johnson Sakaja added that he Festival will be held after the December 12 Jamhuri Day celebrations and it will bring together food, arts, matatu art awards, as well as exhibitions on designated city streets. The governor added that the county will set aside some streets to display culture, food, creativity, have the “nganya” awards for the best done matatus, have rugby, football and basketball tournaments and other activities.
Content creators have all reasons to smile about now after the governor directed the amendment of “archaic” laws which he said have inhibited photography, videography, film and the creative industry in Nairobi. “When we say we want to be pro-business it is not just passive to stop harassment of traders but we want to be proactive to facilitate and promote. There are many archaic laws including those that hamper creativity and innovation and we are going to weed those out,” he said.
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Mark your calendars for a week filled with festivities, starting from 10 am till late each day from the 12th to 17th of December 2023. The Nairobi Festival Taskforce also wishes to invite interested vendors to apply for consideration to participate and display their wares during the forthcoming Festival. This is in addition to the ongoing talent search that started in September so that they give the selected participants enough time to rehearse and perfect their respective acts.
Event Details:
Date: 12th to 17th December 2023
Time: 10 am till late
Venue: Uhuru Park
Admission Charges:
Children: Kshs 50
Adults: Kshs 100
The Nairobi county is calling out all the Nairobi residents to come and be part of this cultural extravaganza, where music, art, and entertainment comes together to create a unique and unforgettable experience. The Nairobi Festival will not just be an event; but a celebration of community, creativity, and the spirit of togetherness.
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of The Nairobi Festival at Uhuru Park!