EVENTS THIS WEEK
Art
Crossed Perspectives on Kenyan Society: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 5th - 31st August. This exhibition presents an artistic dialogue between two generations of Kenyan artists: Joseph Bertiers and Newton Eshivachi.
Fabric of Our Being: The African Arts Trust, until 2nd August. April Kamunde’s recent body of work explores meanings of rest and the pursuit of it, from a personal and feminist angle.
Archives of My Soul: HOF Gallery Kibera, until 3rd August. Discover Onesmus Okamar’s powerful visual reflections on identity, memory, and emotion in this striking new exhibition.
The Unfurling of My Abject Rage: Munyu Space, until 7th August. Witness an exploration of collective rage through the delicate yet powerful medium of handmade paper.
JANAM - People of the Lake: Creativity Gallery, until 18th August. Painter and musician Marius Frank Ajuma brings to life the daily social and cultural rhythms of the Lake Victoria region.
Paintings for an Anxious Age: Circle Art Gallery, until 22nd August. Sibylla blends classical techniques with a striking modern sensibility, drawing on her Ukrainian roots and global journey.
Between Exiles by Adlan Yousif: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until 24th August. Step into a powerful exhibition showcasing bold, evocative metal sculptures rooted in memory and displacement.
Self Talk by Ronnie Ogwang: Banana Hill Art Gallery, until 31st August. This body of work draws viewers into a deeply introspective journey that explores the intersections of identity, loss, truth, and resistance.
People & Places: Ardhi Gallery, until 31st August. Welcome to a space where art is both destination and departure, and the collective spirit is the canvas upon which futures are made.
Courses, Lectures & Workshops
Ownership 360: Expert Advice on the Future of Real Estate in Kenya: Village Market, 2nd August, 12.30 pm. Join for a bold conversation on the future of property in Kenya.
Internal Audit Excellence: Park Inn by Radisson, 6th - 8th August, 8.30 am. This training empowers professionals to elevate their impact in the areas of risk management, corporate governance, and compliance. 0706 223239
Expositions
The Clean Energy Conference & Exhibition: Safari Park Hotel & Casino, 1st August. This groundbreaking summit showcases renewable energy innovations, uniting Kenya and Australia to drive the global green transition.
KAS Sports Career Fair 2025: KICC, 6th - 8th August. The Career Fair & Expo is designed to spotlight the full spectrum of sports careers, services, education, innovation, and enterprise. 0719 488767
Luxury Living & Design Expo: Village Market, until 3rd August. Experience the pinnacle of property design in Kenya through a firsthand look at emerging trends in property development, interior styling, and outdoor aesthetics.
Fashion & Beauty
The Swap Circle: K1 Klub House, 2nd August, 2 pm. Refresh your wardrobe without wrecking your wallet (or the planet).
Festivals & Craft Fairs
The Afro State: KODA, 2nd August, 6 pm. This experience blends DJ sets, live performances, pop-ups, fashion showcases, and powerful community stories.
RX-Fest: Machakos People’s Park, 2nd - 3rd August. East Africa’s wildest motorsport event will be packed with dirt-splattering speed, loud engines, and festival-style energy.
Nest & Venture Pop-Up Market: Karen Village, 3rd August, 10 am. Explore handmade treasures, discover new flavors, and soak in the energy of a buzzing, creative space!
Dance
Konpa Night: MUZE, 1st August, 7.30 pm. Enjoy a curated blend of artists, performances, dance competitions, and open dance-floor action.
Film
Searching For Amani: Unseen Nairobi, 1st4th August. A 13-year-old aspiring journalist investigates his father’s mysterious murder within the boundaries of one of Kenya’s largest wildlife conservancies.
Faya Dayi: Unseen Nairobi, 2nd August, 2 pm. Explore Harar’s highlands in Faya Dayi, a poetic film where khat rituals and ancient myth merge with present-day realities.
September Says: Unseen Nairobi, 2nd - 5th August. Sisters September and July are inseparable, but isolation on the Irish coast slowly fractures their secret world and unshakable bond.
Little Jaffna: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 4th August, 6 pm. Step into the underworld of Paris’ Little Jaffna, where loyalty is a weapon and the line between duty and betrayal blurs fast.
Sultana’s Dream: Unseen Nairobi, 5th - 6th July, 7 pm. Inés journeys across India uncovering echoes of Ladyland, a forgotten feminist utopia inspired by a 1905 Bengali science fiction tale.
Diaries Of Lebanon: Unseen Nairobi, 7th July, 7 pm. Joumana challenges Lebanon’s system, Perla rises in revolt, but a war-torn past haunts every step toward hope and change.
Food & Wine
The Wine Fair: Nairobi Street Kitchen, 2nd August, 12 pm. Join for a world-class wine tasting event featuring over 100 wine brands and exclusive masterclasses with top sommeliers.
The Capital Brunch: JW Marriott Hotel Nairobi, 3rd August, 1 pm. Indulge in flavors from across the globe one bite at a time! 0719 010888
Beats & BBQ Sundays: Kettle House Bar & Grill, 3rd August, 1 pm. Bring your crew for an allyou-can-eat barbecue, good music, and perfect Sunday energy.
Kids Events
Mazingira Bora Hackathon: Strathmore University, 1st - 2nd August. If your child is between 6 and 17, bursting with ideas, curiosity, and creativity, this is their moment. 0791 478090
Blue Explorers: Under The Sea, 2nd August, 11 am. Your little ones will enjoy marine conservation activities, ocean storytelling, and learn how to love and protect our oceans!
Kids Drone Holiday Program: Kenya Airways Pride Centre, 4th - 8th August. An incredible opportunity for your child to explore the world of aviation. 0725 646832
The Friendship Camp: Valley Arcade Shopping Mall, 4th - 8th August. This camp is everything your child needs to make memories that last a lifetime! 0706 511784
Gymnastics Holiday Camp: Elite Gymnastics Academy, 4th - 15th August. Give your child an unforgettable holiday experience with a mix of fun, challenge, and movement! 0704 968264
Holiday Workshops at DCK: Dance Centre Kenya, 4th - 23rd August. Children aged 2–10 years can dive into exciting mornings filled with ballet, hip hop, gymnastics, African dance, and arts & crafts. 0705 725369/ 0796 370937/ 0713 930549
Movie Magic July Holiday Camp: Kiota School Kindergarten, 4th - 25th August. Bring your aspiring young actors, directors, producers, writers, editors! 0729 715622
Explorers Padel & Art Camp: PLAYON PadelCreekside Nyali, 4th - 29th August. Unleash your child’s curiosity with hands-on activities, nature exploration and exciting learning experiences. 0718 866992
Kids Village Camp: Village Market, 4th - 29th August. A holiday adventure filled with games, learning and creativity for kids aged 4–10! 0790 980494
Amuse Summer Camp: Karura Forest, 4th - 29th August. Bring the kids along to camp and let them learn, and have fun, excitement, make new friends, connect with nature, and so much more. 0114 705763
STEAM and Robotics Camp: Lavington Montessori Kindergarten, 4th - 29th August. Learners will explore how STEAM connects to real-world challenges through hands-on learning and creative discovery. 0729 715622
Summer Break Activities: Karen Village, 4th - 31st August. Kids will enjoy coloring, connecting the dots, making masks, painting faces, and creating collages. 0708 652624
Thrive Summer Camp: Sagana, 4th - 31st August. The camp will guide boys and girls aged 12 to 18 in exploring who they are and what they stand for. 0745 971905
Music
Bare Sessions with Eric Wainaina: Sagana, 2nd August, 7 pm. Hear your favourite Eric songs in a way you never have before! 0791 478090
Mambo Yalivyo: Nairobi Street Kitchen, 1st August, 7 pm. Atemi brings lyrical narration to life as music and storytelling fuse into one emotional ride full of drama, joy, and connection.
Nature
scenic Karura Forest. 0791 478090
Nightlife
Alté Swing Genge Edition: Shelter KE, 1st August, 10 pm. Experience a sonic journey that blends cutting-edge African alternative and experimental music with a captivating visual atmosphere.
720 Music Lab: Simba Corp Aspire Centre, 2nd August, 4 pm. Expect a night of hypnotic rhythms, bass that hits your soul, and vibes that unite the tribe.
Sports
Nairobi Night Run: Simba Corp Aspire Centre, 2nd August, 5 pm. Get ready for a thrilling nighttime experience that blends fitness, fun, and the dazzling energy of Nairobi after dark. Mount Kenya Horse Show: Timau Sports Club, until 3rd August. Saddle up for five days of family fun, fast hooves, and unforgettable moments.
Theatre & Stage
Fractured Ties: Kenya National Theatre, 1st - 3rd August. A tragicomedy that explores the pain of absence, the weight of silence, and the fragile threads that hold families together. 0791 478090 Murang’a Women’s Strikes: Ukumbi Ndogo Kenya National Theatre, 1st August, 6 pm. This play unearths the untold story of fearless women who stood up, spoke out, and shook the system. Mammito & Friends: Village Market, 1st August, 7 pm. Join the queen of Kenyan comedy along with the incredibly talented Amandeep, George Waweru, and Nelly Wangeci for an unforgettable comedy show.
The Iron Snake: Braeburn Theatre, 1st - 3rd August. Enjoy an epic youth-led musical drama exploring the complexities of identity, leadership, land, resistance, unity.
Kifo Kisimani: C.U.Shah Jain Bhavan, 2nd - 3rd August. The play highlights themes of betrayal, oppression, nationalism, hope and the cost of liberation.
Wrong Number: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 2nd August. Heartstrings Entertainment return with another hilarious witty play! 0722 745541
Yoga, Wellness & Meditation
The Deepest Clearing: Kanga Studio, 2nd August, 12.30 pm. Join for a powerful 2-hour ceremonial workshop to reconnect with your body and emotions.
Karura on 2 Wheels: Karura Forest, 3rd August, 9 am. Urban Cycling & BarBelle Links bring you the ultimate guided cycling experience through the
MOVIES
A year after covering up a hit-and-run, four friends are hunted by a mysterious killer who knows their secret and seeks deadly revenge.
Buy your tickets for the following theatres on
Two lovers from different worlds are torn apart by fate, war, and duty, only to reunite years later with memories, regrets, and unresolved emotions.
Genre: Romance Cast: Aneet Padda, Ahaan Panday
Saiyaara
The reformed Bad Guys are forced out of retirement for one final heist, led by a sharp, all-female crew with their own agenda.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation Cast: Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson
The Bad Guys 2
Genre: Horror Cast: Madelyn Cline, Chase Sui Wonders, Jonah Hauer-King
I Know What You Did Last Summer
BTS’s ARMY connects worldwide through music, uniting generations with shared passion, purpose, and cultural impact.
Genre: Documentary, Music
BTS Army: Forever We Are Young
When Papa Smurf is taken by evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette leads the Smurfs on a mission to the real world to save him.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy Cast: Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman Smurfs
Only one clueless yet determined man has the chaotic skills to lead the Police Squad and stop a global conspiracy from spiraling out of control.
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul W. Hauser The Naked Gun
The Fantastic Four must protect Earth from Galactus and Silver Surfer, while holding their family together and navigating the weight of being heroes.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Cast: Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Superman struggles to balance his Kryptonian origins with his human life in a world that sees truth and justice as outdated.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Cast: David Corenswet, Alan Tudyk, Grace Chan Superman
https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/mazingira-bora-hackathon
https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/fractured-ties
https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/bare-sessions-with--eric-wainaina
https://kenyabuzz.com/events/event/karura-on-2-wheels