Nganya Award Festival

Nganya Award Festival

By Nganya Award Festival

Get ready to celebrate the best of Nganya culture at the ultimate festival experience you won't want to miss!

Date and time

Location

Kenyatta International Conference Centre

Harambee Avenue Nairobi, Nairobi County Kenya

Agenda

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Nganya Award Festival Itinerary


Get ready for a full day of vibrant art, booming music, and fierce competition. Here’s what you can expect from the moment the gates open until the final award is presented. 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM: The...

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The People's Choice & Crew Interaction


Exhibition & Voting: All matatus are on full display. Attendees can walk around, take photos, and inspect the intricate details of the graffiti art and interior designs. Meet the Crews: Interact wit...

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Sound System Showdown & Live Entertainment


The Sound-Off: The most anticipated segment begins! Competing nganyas go head-to-head, each getting a slot to showcase the power, clarity, and bass of their custom sound systems. MC Hype Session: Th...

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Main Stage Performances & Special Guests


Headline Artists: Brace yourself for electrifying performances from some of Kenya's biggest music stars. Road Safety Address: A key segment where event partners and officials (National Transport and...

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

The Grand Awards Ceremony


Awards Presentation: The moment everyone has been waiting for. The hosts, alongside celebrity guests, begin announcing the winners for all major categories. Tension Builds: Awards for Best Route, Be...

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Winner's Celebration & Festival Close


Winner's Showcase: The winning matatu takes a victory lap (or is featured prominently), giving the crowd one last chance to appreciate the champion. Closing DJ Set: A final, high-energy DJ set sends...

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Highlights

  • 9 hours
  • UNDER 16 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
  • In person
  • Free venue parking

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Community • Heritage

Nganya Award Festival

Get ready for the most epic event of the year - the Nganya Award Festival! Join us at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre for a day filled with music, food, and fun.

The Nganya Award Festival is a vibrant and highly anticipated annual event in Nairobi, standing as the ultimate celebration of Kenya's unique matatu culture. It's a dazzling spectacle where souped-up matatus, known locally as 'nganyas', from various routes compete for prestige in categories like Best Design,Kenya 1, Best Graffiti, and Best Sound System. The festival showcases the immense creativity, artistry, and entrepreneurial spirit that defines this youth-driven public transport industry.

However, beyond the booming music and stunning artwork lies a core and crucial objective: to champion and raise awareness for road safety.

The event actively promotes this goal by integrating awards for the 'Most Disciplined Driver' and recognising Saccos with exemplary safety records. By rewarding professionalism, adherence to traffic regulations, and excellent customer service alongside creative flair, the Nganya Award Festival incentivizes positive change from within the industry. It provides a unique platform where road safety authorities and stakeholders can engage directly with crews and the public, transforming a cultural phenomenon into a powerful tool for advocating responsible road use. It masterfully blends entertainment with advocacy, celebrating the best of matatu culture while steering it towards a safer, more professional future.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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Early bird discount
$4 – $11
Nov 29 · 11:00 AM GMT+3