KenyaBuzz Weekly ePaper 22nd - 28th May 2026

A PUBLICATION OF THE NATION MEDIA GROUP

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MAY 22TH - 28TH 2026

EXPERIENCES THIS WEEK Adults Are Secretly Having Just as Much Fun as Kids on the Air Pipe Glider at The Hub Park

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here are very few things that can make a fully grown adult willingly suspend themselves in the air with their legs swinging around like an excited eight-yearold, and the Air Pipe Glider at The Hub Park is definitely one of them.

Although the ride is designed with kids in mind, adults are more than welcome to join the fun, which somehow makes the experience even better. One minute you are supervising from the sidelines, and the next, you are strapped in and soaring through the air while trying to act completely normal about it.

It offers just the right amount of excitement to feel thrilling without being overwhelming, making it perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking for fun activities in Nairobi.

Whether you are planning a family day out, a weekend activity with friends, or simply looking for unique things to do in Karen, the Air Pipe Glider delivers an experience that is both exciting and surprisingly addictive.

What the Air Pipe Glider Feels Like If you have ever tried ziplining, the Air Pipe Glider delivers a similar adrenaline rush, but with a smoother and more relaxed experience.

Instead of racing downhill in a harness, riders are comfortably suspended beneath an overhead track, gliding through the air with their legs freely dangling below. It feels less like falling and more like floating.

The wind hits your face, your feet swing midair, and suddenly the people below seem much smaller. For a few minutes, your only responsibility is to enjoy the ride and embrace the thrill.

What to Wear Comfortable clothing Grip socks are mandatory Shoes must be removed before the ride Long hair should be tied back

Why Families and Adults Love It The Air Pipe Glider has quickly become one of the standout attractions at The Hub Park because it appeals to both adventurous adults and energetic kids.

Air Pipe Glider Ride Requirements Age: 6 years and above Height limit: 120 cm to 187 cm Maximum weight: 110 kg

Location The Air Pipe Glider is located inside The Hub Karen at The Hub Park. Visitors can now conveniently book the experience from home through KenyaBuzz Experiences, , alongside several other exciting attractions available at the park.

Other Attractions at The Hub Park Toddler Play Area Designed for children aged 1 to 3 years, this space focuses on soft play activities that help develop balance, coordination, and motor skills in a colourful and engaging environment.

Soft Play Area Features exciting attractions including multi-lane slides, spiral tube slides, and the popular volcano slide, making it ideal for energetic kids who love nonstop fun.

Trampoline Arena Visitors can jump, flip, and bounce through interactive trampoline bays for an energetic and action-packed experience.

Tag Arena Guests navigate obstacle-filled spaces featuring tower slides, tube slides, and crawl tunnels for a mix of adventure and friendly competition.

Leisure Climbing Colourful climbing walls and fun climbing challenges allow visitors to test their balance, coordination, and strength.

Interactive Game Hub Combines gaming and physical activity through VR experiences, interactive wall games, and immersive digital challenges.

A Fun Experience for All Ages The Hub Park proves that the best kind of fun is often the kind that makes adults feel like kids again. Whether you are visiting with family or simply looking for an exciting activity in Nairobi, the Air Pipe Glider offers a memorable experience worth trying.

Book your next adventure today through KenyaBuzz Experiences.

DISCOVER EXPERIENCES

Primate Eco-Tours at Colobus Conservation

Join us for a 30-minute rollerblading session packed with fun, movement, and good vibes! Whether you’re practicing your skills or just cruising around, this session is all about enjoying the ride, building confidence, and staying active.

Come for a Guided Primate Eco-Tour, the only one in the country!! We will take you on a guided walk along the nature trail for a personal introduction to a wild colobus troop and our other wild monkeys - vervets, sykes and baboons - depending on who is about. This is followed by a talk in the information centre where a series of posters help further to visualise our ongoing conservation activities. As an active conservation centre visitors are likely to see volunteers and staff at work, building bridges, caring for injured monkeys or doing research.

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Half an Hour Session at Skatryk Skating Experience

Ziplining at Nkasiri Adventure Park An aerial expedition that is guaranteed to get your heart rate up! Home to Kenya’s best outdoor activities facilities, you can explore the course, scale the obstacles, and race against friends, family and workmates, whilst enjoying seeing everyone get wet sweaty and pumped up with adrenaline. https://url-shortener.me/9N4S

EVENTS THIS WEEK Art The 20th Affordable Art Show: Nairobi National Museum, 22nd - 24th May. The largest art show in East Africa, with over 400 artists will participate with about 800 works on display! 0791 478090

Hierophany: Hauntings & Homecoming: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 22nd 24th May. Step into an immersive transmedia exhibition blending photography, cinema, text, and live performance through memory and transformation.

Chorus of Beings: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until 25th May. This body of work examines the shifting power dynamics embedded in everyday life.

Fragments: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until 25th May. Thom Ogonga investigates rupture, exploring psychological and emotional dimensions of separation, grief, and ongoing self-redefinition processes.

Performativity, Vulnerability, Fragility: Circle Art Gallery, until 29th May. A trio exhibition featuring the founders of Brush Tu, Boniface Maina, David Thuku, and Michael Musyoka.

Hierophany: Hauntings & Homecoming: Alliance Française, Nairobi, until 30th May. Discover an immersive exhibition weaving photography, film, and performance into an exploration of identity, memory, narratives.

Fluid Movements: Chez Mahmadi, until 2nd June. An afrocentric, afrofuturistic art show exploring change, experimentation, and returning to beginnings through bold evolving creative work.

Aftermath: Annex Gallery, until 21st June. An exhibition by Meshack Okeyo exploring urban life, memory, and material transformation through expressive socially engaged work.

Tides of Presence: NoBodyOwnsMe Gallery, until 21st June. The show brings together works of Eugene Miera and Mutune Waweru that explore presence, memory, and the shifting textures of lived experience.

Territories of Becoming: HOF Gallery Kibera, until 21st June. Discover works

by Waleed Mohammed, Cynthia Nyakiro, and Mugabo Baritegera exploring identity, place, and transformation.

Colour Untamed: Nani’s Wonderland, until 9th July. Katie Simpson presents ethereal paintings exploring earth’s fragility and wildlife’s vulnerability, capturing fleeting moments in luminous abstracted space.

Tabula Rasa: Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute, until 23rd August. Through layered images, shifting between clarity and obscurity, Kamwathi questions what is remembered, what is erased, and who decides.

Comedy

Laugh Therapy Workplace Edition: Suave Kitchen and Social Club, 22nd May, 7 pm. You write down your heart problems you have faced and then the comedians will solve them using their jokes. 0791 478090 Suggestion Box: Suave Kitchen and Social Club, 23rd May, 7.30 pm. No script. No safety net. Just comedians making things up from your suggestions in real time. 0791 478090

BargainBox: Ngong Racecourse and Golf Park, 23rd - 24th May, 9.30 am.

The fair offers a fun family day out and a chance to grab great deals from the best brands available in East Africa.

Nairobi Eid Festival: Kenya School of TVET, 27th May, 10 am. Step into a day packed with laser tag battles, VR adventures, bouncy castles, baby bumper cars, and a friendly petting zoo.

Film

The Devil Wears Prade Movie Hangout: Anga Diamond Cinema, 22nd May, 5 pm. Join for an evening of fashion, film, and proudly made-in-Kenya style. 0791 478090 Mortal Kombat Hangout: Anga Diamond Cinema, 22nd May, 5 pm. Get ready for the ultimate Mortal Kombat fan experience with gaming, cosplay and an epic movie screening alongside Mr Beast! 0791 478090

Courses, Lectures & Workshops

WordPress Store Workshop: Sarit Expo Centre, 23rd May, 9 am. Join a half-day workshop teaching entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses to build their own e-commerce websites.

Dance

Salsa Night: Brew Bistro Rooftop, 26th May, 6 pm. Step into a night with rhythm and flair and enjoy a fun Salsa night with Dance Factory Kenya.

Afro-Latin Dance: Body Equilibrium Studio, 27th - 28th May. Join to learn the basics of Salsa, Kizomba, and Bachata. 0717 492500

Expositions

Africa Soft Power Summit: Hyatt Regency Nairobi, 22nd May. The summit represents the premier event for Africa’s creative and tech industries, as well as women’s leadership.

Stationery School & Office Supplies Expo: Sarit Expo Centre, 22nd - 24th May. Discover the latest products, trends, and business opportunities shaping the future of the stationery industry.

Avocado Africa: Sarit Expo Centre, 26th - 29th May. The premier commercial, networking, and knowledge-sharing event for the avocado sector in Africa and across the globe.

Nairobi Startup Summit & Awards: USIU Africa, 28th - 29th May, 9 am. East Africa innovation summit connecting startups, investors, and ideas for growth, impact, and meaningful partnerships.

Festivals & Craft Fairs

Garage Sale: French School Runda, 23rd May, 10 am. This special event is all about giving a second life to great items while bringing the community together.

Sirāt: Unseen Nairobi, 22nd - 25th May. A father and son scour Moroccan desert raves for missing Mar, confronting fading hope and their breaking limits.

Widow Champion: Unseen Nairobi, 22nd - 25th May. Thrown off her land by her in-laws, a resilient Kenyan widow transforms into a fierce advocate for women’s land rights in a highly patriarchal community.

The Wound: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 25th May, 6 pm. Xolani, a lonely factory worker, joins a ritual in the Eastern Cape, but a secret threatens his world.

Memories of Love Returned: GoetheInstitut, 27th May, 6 pm. A journey through love, loss, and legacy, seen through the remarkable life and lens of Ugandan photographer Kibaate Aloysius Ssalongo

Kids Events

Saturday Cycling Programme: MLC Schools, 23rd May, 8 am. After-school fun for little riders to build their confidence and joy while learning. 0714 051758 Junior Chess Training: Shamba Cafe, 23rd May, 10 am. Where strategy meets fun in an exciting tournament that challenges and inspires young chess enthusiasts. 0724 874129

Art Classes for Kids: Shamba Cafe, 23rd - 24th May, 10.30 am. The classes offer a hands-on painting experience that helps children express themselves through art. 0748 717232 Daniel Tiger’s Neighbourhood: Unseen Nairobi, 24th May, 10 am. The ticket price includes fresh juice, a homemade snack, and free screening for the accompanying adults!

Family Magic & Puppet Show: Suave Kitchen and Social Club, 24th May, 2 pm. Treat the kids to magic as Darren Collins performs, plus the delightful Atieno with The Red Hood show live.

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Music

KICF Presents: Call and Response: Lavington Mall, 22nd May, 6.30 pm. An evening of chamber music at Baraka Opera Trust, presented by the Kenya International Chamber Festival. 0791 478090 Old School R&B Brunch World Tour: Carnivore Restaurant, 23rd May, 4 pm.

Step back in time and relive the magic of R&B’s golden era!

Fret Venture: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 23rd May, 6 pm. Expect a funky and heartfelt night, brought to life by Manaseh Uzele and his students.

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AfroSoul Connection 2.0: Alliance Française, Nairobi, 23rd May, 9 pm. Experience Brian Sigu and The Kavirondo Jazz Band silently through your headphones for an hour.

Luo Affair: Bar Next Door Kiambu Road, 26th May, 6 pm. Your chance to experience Coster Ojwang’, Johnny Junior and Odongo Swag live!

Nightlife

Suave After Dark: Suave Kitchen and Social Club, 22nd - 23rd May, 10.30 pm. The venue transforms into a late-night playground of comedy, music, conversation and unexpected moments! 0791 478090 Pretty Girls Love Amapiano: Piedmont Plaza, 23rd May, 3 pm. The biggest female dj from South Africa, Bellinda Chester, will be on the decks.

FKA Mash: The Alchemist, 23rd May, 8 pm. A special night awaits featuring FKA Mash, supported by an all-star line up of local legends featuring AFU, Darkfruit, Dylan-S, Ghedi, Suraj and Tina Ardor!

Karaoke, Cards & Board Games: The Wine & Bottle, 28th May, 6 pm. Come for the music, stay for the games, and leave with the vibes.

Sports

Beginner Padel League: Lavington Arena Football Grounds, 23rd May, 11 am. Join an adult’s beginner padel league for a fun and focused 4-week program to build your game.

Lukenya Trail Run: Lukenya Wildlife Conservancy, 24th May, 7 am. Combine the majesty of the ancient race with the beauty of Kenya’s natural resources.

0769 350704 Canadian GP (Motorsport): K1 Klub House, 24th May, 11 am. Big screens, roaring engines, electric crowd energy, and race-day vibes from lights out to chequered flags.

Rugby Africa Women’s Cup: RFUEA Grounds, until 31st May. Kenya, South Africa, Madagascar, and Uganda collide in a high octane round robin tournament to crown Africa’s continental champion in a thrilling competition.

Theatre & Stage

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time: Braeburn Garden Estate (22nd May, 7 pm) & Hillcrest School (23rd May, 3 pm). This play is a stunning exploration of resilience and the beauty of a neurodivergent mind.

Story Za Thuita: Kenya National Theatre, 24th May, 11 am. Witness poetry, spoken word, puppetry, photography, and interactive theatre come alive around you. 0716 775196

Yoga, Wellness & Meditation The Wellness Event: Little Falls Tea Garden, 23rd May, 9 am. Explore the elegance of rest, the clarity found in stillness and the quiet strength of living well in a fast-moving world.

Wellness On The Court: Networks Padel Village, 23rd May, 10 am. Enjoy yoga, pilates, Zumba dance sessions, facial lymphatic exercises, networking, a recovery station, and a photobooth experience.

The Sunday Series: Kanga Studio Nairobi, 24th May, 10 am. This is a space for community, for presence, and for returning, to yourself and to each other.

MOVIES

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Passenger

Mortal Kombat II

Chand Mera Dil

Once a lone bounty hunter, Mandalorian Din Djarin and his apprentice Grogu embark on an exciting new Star Wars adventure.

A young couple witnesses a highway crash, then a demonic force called The Passenger relentlessly hunts them after leaving the scene.

Champions, now joined by Johnny Cage, battle Shao Kahn’s dark rule to save Earthrealm from total destruction and chaos.

Engineering students navigate academics, friendships, and self-discovery while growing through challenges and life at university.

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Cast: Pedro Pascal, Martin Scorsese, Sigourney Weaver

Genre: Horror Cast: Melissa Leo, Lou Llobell, Jacob Scipio

Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Cast: Karl Urban, Ludi Lin, Jessica McNamee

Genre: Drama, Music, Romance Cast: Lakshya, Ananya Panday, Aastha Singh

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The Devil Wears Prada 2

Michael

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do

As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival, Emily Charlton.

Discover Michael Jackson beyond music, from The Jackson 5 roots to solo stardom, his life and performances shaping global entertainment.

Mario ventures into space, exploring cosmic worlds and tackling galactic challenges far from the familiar Mushroom Kingdom.

A seemingly perfect marriage takes an unexpected turn when one decision leads to a chain of misunderstandings, suspicion, and comedic chaos.

Genre: Drama, Comedy Cast: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt

Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Music Cast: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family Cast: Glen Powell, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Pratt

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance Cast: Wamiqa Gabbi, Rakul Preet Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana

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