What’s New in Nairobi?

On the 24th of October, we’ll be launching a very personal memoir, to us. The memoir of Dr. Naomi Nyakinyua, our chief editor. She is a remarkable woman, and reading about her life, so far, will be nothing if not inspiring. Come to find inside stories on the founding and running of Qwani as an organisation, her schooling days and more. In addition, we will be running a memoir writing masterclass, on how to write your own memoirs and autobiographies! All this will be happening at the Alliance Française Library, Utalii Lane from 2-5pm on October 24th. Absolutely free entry and you are all welcome.

​Join DevDay Exchange Community: Nairobi,Explore the ideas and announcements from DevDay, meet local builders, and share what you’re making.​

​What to expect:

• ​Ideas, tools, and announcements from OpenAI’s DevDay
• ​Time to connect and share projects

​This is a community-led event, not an official OpenAI event.

Something WICKED is coming to AFREQA 😱🎃

The countdown begins, the costumes are coming, and the most magical night of your life (yet) is set and it’s your chance to bring the energy⚡

📅 24th Oct 2026
📍 @alloybarandlounge
🎟 Tickets live

🚨 Must be 21+ to access entry 🚨

#edmkenya #tomorrowland #festival #afreqanairobi #halloween

Bass foundations is back and the Valley roars again. 🔊🔥

For the 2nd Edition of Valley of Bass, Umojah Sound System brings the MASSIVE Meaty Bass Power to the whole VALLEY.
Two Rooms. One Bass
Room 1: UMOJAH DUB – Reggae, Dub & Roots – deep meditation, heavyweight sound system style.

Room 2: BBH Vs JCK // ANNIVERSARY SOUNDCLASH 🥳🥳 2 Champion Sounds, 1 Lemon Face Bass Showdown 🍋‍🟩
Celebrating 4 YEARS OF JUNGLE CULTURE KENYA 🥳🔥⚡ and 2 YEARS OF BIG, BAD & HEAVY😶‍🌫️🚨🔥,
✨🥳
showcasing Drum & Bass, Jungle, UK Garage, Dubstep, Bassline and beyond!

From Kingston to London to Nairobi. Uniting the Bass Heads of Africa.
📍The Rift, Westands

Step into a night of electronic music as Fabricated in Nairobi brings together the vibrant sounds of Durban and Nairobi’s cutting-edge electronic scene for an unforgettable music experience.

It comes a time in every artist journey where you need to challenge yourself and step out of your comfort zone. My first solo show will require a lot of me creatively but that’s what it’s about in this industry and I’m ready for this challenge. Let support our own now!

THIS IS THE TIME!!! Thank you @muzeclub for the opportunity. Let’s do this!!!

Lace up for Kenya’s largest single-day sporting event and take your place at the starting line.

From first-timers to seasoned runners, this is your chance to challenge yourself, connect with the community, and run for a greater purpose.

The Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon awards prize money to top performers in 42km, 21km, 10km, 21km Wheelchair, and Corporate Challenge races, for both men’s and women’s categories.

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We look forward to welcoming you to the next edition which is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 31 October 2027.

Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2027

The Three Year Old Handicap is on Sunday, 25th October between 12pm and 4.30pm  at Ngong Racecourse

Enjoy another thrilling afternoon of horse racing at East Africa’s only race track, featuring the hottest of Nairobi fashion, a curated selection of food and beverages, bespoke pop-up market, and family-friendly fun. Stay after the race for sundowners and more at the Afterparty.

Note:

*Dress code – Smart Casual

*All student ticket holders must show physical student ID

*Tikiti tickets valid until 4.30PM on race day

*No pets allowed

*No outside food / drink permitted

Tickets (Valid between 12 – 4.30 PM):

The Sunday Meal Prep Club is about slowing down for a few hours, cooking together, and setting yourself up for the week ahead. We’ll make several nourishing, genuinely delicious dishes you can take home and enjoy over the next few days – eating well, with intention. These afternoons are a relaxed and social way to spend a Sunday – good food, good company, and a fresh start to the week. Read less