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All set for Kilimani Community Festival
Victoria Kimani, the founder of Wilde Digital.
What you need to know:
- Festival continues to strengthen the social fabric that makes Kilimani one of the city's most dynamic estates.
- The event will showcase the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusivity, and innovation.
A special event dubbed, the Kilimani Community Festival, will be held in Nairobi on Saturday at Kiota School on Dennis Pritt Road.
Organized by the Kilimani Community Foundation (KCF), the event is a celebration of the community, culture and sustainability.
“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our communities. Through the Biashara Collective forum, we want to show how digital transformation and storytelling can help entrepreneurs to unlock new markets,” said Victoria Kimani, the founder of Wilde Digital.
Patricia Okelo, the co-founder of Kayana, said they are proud to partner with Wilde Digital and the Kilimani Project Foundation. Their goal is to ensure that local businesses are not only visible, but also equipped to thrive in the digital economy.
The Biashara Collective, which will be among the highlights in this year’s festival, is a business and innovation hub led by Kayana and Wilde Digital.
Greener and safer cities
The initiative brings together entrepreneurs, innovators, and small business owners for a half-day of learning, networking, and inspiration. Participants at Kilimani Community Festival will also participate in workshops, mentorship sessions, and digital learning.
Kilimani Community Foundation CEO Peter Kitavi said they were looking forward to hosting the annual fete, which brings together residents, businesses, friends and families in the Kilimani neighbourhood.
During the event, there will be a dialogue on how to build greener and safer cities. There will also be music, food and displays of individual creativity during the event.
The event, whose theme this will be “Together for a Greener, Safer, and Connected Kilimani,” will also showcase the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship, inclusivity, and innovation.
Other activities lined up for event include business session in the morning, a charity football tournament, and Kilicycle, (a community recycling drive).
There will also be craft vendors in shops, food sellers, book swapping, and a special children’s section.
Masaku Tarmac Festival
Through music and collaboration, the festival continues to strengthen the social fabric that makes Kilimani one of the city's most dynamic estates.
Beyond the festivities, the Kilimani Community Festival serves as a powerful reminder that urban growth must be people-centered and sustainable.
Meanwhile, the Masaku Tarmac Festival will also be held on Saturday and Sunday at Machakos People's Park, Machakos. The event will also feature a sprint race. Then event will start at 7am and on Sunday at 6pm. Entry fee is Sh1,500 (advance) and Sh2,000 (gate).
Elsewhere, Ballpoint Social Club will host the 'Back to Rhumba' show on Saturday night. The show will feature special performance by Les Wanyika Band and Yaba.
Revelers will enjoy the best of Lingala, Benga, Soukous, and highlife. Entry fee is Sh1,500 (advance) and Sh 2,000 (gate).
