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The energy doesn’t stop when the main stage lights go down. Keep the momentum rolling straight into the official Asili After Party! Exclusive Perk: Golden Circle ticket holders shall enter at no extra cost. 🗓️: Sunday, 18th October 📍: Masshouse ⏰: Doors open @ 2 AM 🎟️ Damage: Advanced: KES 1,000 At the Gate: KES 2,000 Let’s keep the vibe going! #AsiliExperience #AsiliAfterParty #Masshouse #NairobiNightlife #GoodVibesOnly

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Asili Experience Vol. II: The Awakening • Young Stunna, Kelvin Momo, Sykes LIVE

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In partnership with Friends of Karura and Team Jasho, we are excited to bring you the Friends of Karura Race Series.  Usually held on the third or fourth Sunday of each month, this 5km/10km series is the ideal way to stay motivated and connect with other runners.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Karura Forest, the series also includes a 3km kids’ event.  Each race is chip-timed, allowing you to track your progress across the year.

The series is split into two five-race seasons, with a medal awarded for each season.  You can register for a single season or, at the start of the year, take advantage of a discounted full-year entry.

What is the series schedule? Events start at 8:00am, usually on the third or fourth Sunday of the month.  Dates for 2026 are:

• Season 1: 18th Jan (Third Sunday), 22nd Feb (Fourth Sunday), 22nd March (Fourth Sunday), 26th April (Fourth Sunday), 17th May (Third Sunday)
• Season 2: 14th Jun (Second Sunday), 30th Aug (Fifth Sunday), 20th Sept (Third Sunday), 18th Oct (Third Sunday), 15th Nov (Third Sunday)

Where are the races? All races take place in Karura Forest, Block A.  We congregate in Amani Gardens (River Cafe car park)

This October, Shorts, Shorts & Shots is bringing you a whole day around African Animation ,with films from African filmmakers and animators working across styles, stories and forms. We’re excited to put this work in front of you, and to celebrate the people making it.

We have lotsss in store for youuu…

Alongside the films, you’ll find games made by African creatives, short-form animation and other work to explore, conversations with the creatives behind the work, and a chance to show up as your favourite animated character with cosplay.

🎟️ Early bird tickets are now available and they’re limited.

Shorts, Shorts & Shots 2026
📍 Nairobi
📅 18th October 2026

We’re so excited for this edition. Grab your ticket and come spend the day with us.🪄

NE-YO IS COMING TO NAIROBI 🎤✨ One Night Only: Brunch Edition 📍 Live in Nairobi 📅 October 20th – Mashujaa Day

A Grammy-winning icon. A daytime brunch concert. Nairobi has never done it like this.

From timeless favorites to the songs that defined an era, Ne-Yo brings his signature vocals, smooth performances and unmistakable R&B energy to the stage for a night built around great music, nostalgia and an incredible live atmosphere.

Sol & The Gang will perform alongside Ne-Yo in Nairobi for the “One Night Only: Brunch Edition” concert.

#OneNightOnlyKE #NeYoNairobi #OneNightOnlyBrunch #LiveInNairobi

Tuko na form ya Mashujaa Day ,Usipatwe na FOMO!

Join us for a vibrant fusion of music performance🎶, spoken word, poetry, and live art🎨 to honor Kenya’s Shujaaz.Come connect with change-makers in an uplifting, high-energy space filled with art and inspiration at the Mashujaa Love Festival !

Organized by Defenders Coalition,this annual event recognizes art as powerful instruments of liberation ;honouring Kenya’s long history of sweat, tears and sacrifice in the struggle against colonialism and neo-colonialism.The Mashujaa Festival celebrates the power of artivism to advance justice, freedom and democracy.

Coffee for a Cause is a relaxed community gathering bringing people together for coffee, conversation and meaningful connection in support of Agatha Amani House, a Kenyan organisation providing a safe home and support to women and children affected by sexual and domestic violence.

The evening offers an opportunity to discover the work of Agatha Amani House, meet others interested in meaningful community initiatives, and have an open and informal conversation about how individuals and communities can contribute to safer and brighter futures for women and children.

The event is intentionally small and informal, creating space for genuine conversation and connection rather than a formal conference.

Thursday, 22 October 2026 · 17:00–19:00

Geco Café, Nairobi · Mbaazi Road, Lavington

Free entry · RSVP required

Limited places are available. Food and drinks will be available for individual purchase at the venue.

The evening will be hosted by Félicia Querenghi, a volunteer from France supporting Agatha Amani House during October, together with Nyakio, Founder of Agatha Amani House.

Kenya’s Konpa community — this one’s for you. Kitel Mache & The Gentlemen present Konpa Night: The Dance-Off 2026. A stage for our best dancers, a celebration of culture, and a grand prize of KSH 100K for the winning couple. Friday, Oct 23 · Muze Club Westlands. More details coming soon. 👀🎶

🍻 OKTOBERFEST 2026 IS HERE! 🇩🇪🎶

Get ready for two unforgettable nights of great beer, German music, delicious food and incredible vibes at Nairobi Street Kitchen! 🍺🥨

📅 Friday 23rd & Saturday 24th October 2026
📍 Nairobi Street Kitchen
🎟️ Tickets: KES 1,500
🕕 Gates open at 6 PM

🎶 Live music by Die 4 Jungen Hinterberger Musikanten & Nairobi’s top DJs!

Grab your crew, raise your stein and let’s celebrate Oktoberfest in true Nairobi style! 🍻🇩🇪

#Oktoberfest2026 #OktoberfestNairobi #NairobiStreetKitchen

Voices for a Change is an intimate community evening dedicated to conversation, awareness and action in support of Agatha Amani House, a Kenyan organisation providing a safe home and support to women and children affected by sexual and domestic violence.

The evening will explore the realities faced by women and children affected by violence, the work of Agatha Amani House, and practical ways individuals and communities can contribute through education, volunteering, partnerships and financial support.

The programme will include:

1. Welcome & Introduction – An introduction to the evening and to Agatha Amani House.
2. The Reality on the Ground – Understanding the realities faced by women and children affected by sexual and domestic violence in Kenya.
3. From Shelter to Self-Sufficiency – How Agatha Amani House supports women through safety, healing, skills development and pathways towards independence.
4. From Awareness to Action – Practical ways to get involved and support the organisation’s work.
5. Closing & Next Steps – Key takeaways and ways to stay involved.

Friday, 23 October 2026 · 18:00–20:00

Impact Hub Nairobi · Muthangari Road, Lavington

The event is designed as a small, informal and conversational gathering, rather than a formal conference.

Free attendance · RSVP required

Limited places are available.

I’ve always believed that music should be more than something we hear. It should create worlds, tell stories and bring people together 🌍

13 is a new chapter for me. A space to explore sound, art and everything in between, without boundaries.

We begin in Nairobi, with four dates at KODA!

23 OCT / 14 NOV / 5 DEC / 11 DEC

This is only the beginning…

Welcome to THIRTEEN 1️⃣3️⃣

Season Tickets available.