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FRIENDS OF MONGOMA XXXI
For Halloween, MoNgoma Records transforms KODA into a world of untapped rhythms, melodies and heavy percussions guaranteed to g...
MAGMA
MAGMA returns with a new exploration of the synergy between melodic and raw techno. This Halloween edition brings together side...
Poetry at Pickled: Poetry Reading and Open Mic
Poetry at Pickled is an evening of poetry, vulnerability, and soul at pickled cafΓ© & bar in Nairobi. Expect raw words, incr...
My Mother's Tongue
MY MOTHERβS TONGUEEDITION 1 β LOVEFriday, 30th October 2026 Β· NairobiWhat does love sound like in the language that raised you?...
Afterglow Sessions Vol 2
AFTERGLOW SESSIONS VOL. 2: HALLOWEEN EDITION π©ΈποΈOne night. One screen. Enter the nightmare.This Halloween, Afterglow takes over...
Kenya Institute of Social Sophists
Powers, Perils and Promises of the ExecutiveThe Tension Between Banking on Benevolence & Betting on RedundancyEvery five ye...
FOR VIDZA'S MUMMY (FUNDRAISER EVENT)
Our community comes together this Thursday at KODA to celebrate the life of Vidzaβs mum and her love for music. β€οΈAn evening of...
Communion at The Canteen
Communion is a participatory cultural residency presented and produced by Breaking Bread KE and Black Wind Studios.Join us ever...
Ngamani Listening Party
Join us this Thursday from 4PM to 4AM for an intimate listening experience as award-winning DJ and Producer Basthma releases hi...
NAOT-K Annual Conference and AGM
NAOT-K Annual Conference & AGM in Nairobi, Kenya, Oct 28-31. Three days of orthopaedic tech, prosthetics, orthotics, resear...
The Oratory - A Movie on Don Bosco
The Oratory: A Movie on Don Bosco at Century Cinemax Sarit Centre, Nairobi, Oct 28, 6β9PM. Inspiring faith-filled cinema for fa...
PAMBA WEDNESDAY - ALL WAYZ BONKERZ TAKE OVER
PAMBA Wednesday is our midweek cultural pitstop β a weekly gathering built around music, fashion, food, play and community.Part...
Security Interview
Walk-in security guard recruitment for Qatar jobs in Ngara West, Nairobi on Oct 28, 8β11AM. Meet recruiters and learn about ove...
Intermediate Cooking Course
Jikoni Studio's Intermediate Cooking Course is for people who can already cook and want to level up their skills and flavours. ...
Fabricated in Nairobi
Step into a night of electronic music as Fabricated in Nairobi brings together the vibrant sounds of Durban and Nairobiβs cutti...
The Home crowd
Saturday 24 Oct, we're turning District 6 into the home crowd.NBA Opening Week replays and live Premier League on the big scree...
TWAKUTUKUZA Live on Purpose
Psalms 42:1 "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God"
STAY
Two lives. Two worldviews. One question: What makes you stay? STAY is a breathtaking theatrical experience where movement and s...
Modern Calligraphy Workshop
Featuring the Elegant Italic Script β come and create a piece of art youβll actually want to frame.Join us for a relaxing after...
Kikuyu Love Sessions (Slightly Scandalous Edition)
Slightly Scandalous is a celebration of those willing to lean into life. Come meet remarkable people, lose yourself in beautifu...
Watercolor Painting Class
Join the talented Kanyi Ohawa on a creative journey into the world of watercolor painting.Whether youβre a beginner or looking ...
Konpa Night
Konpa Night is a celebration of Konpa, the smooth and soulful partner dance and music culture that comes from Haiti and carries...
R&BThursdays
Join us this and every Thursday for the best mix of R&B, Afro Soul and alternative R&B at KODA, from 9 PM to 3 AM. Catc...
Women & Money Masterclass 2026
Why Smart Women Still End Up Broke Women & Money Masterclass 2026 Thursday, 22 October 2026 | 8:00β9:30 PM EAT Live Online ...
The TG Listening Party
Welcome to The Torri Gatheru Album Listening Party. A celebration of music, creativity, fashion & Culture.
The Art of Baking
Take your baking further. This two-day course is built for bakers who already know their way around a kitchen and want to sharp...
PAMBA WEDNESDAY - NGAMANI TAKE OVER
PAMBA Wednesday is our midweek cultural pitstop β a weekly gathering built around music, fashion, food, play and community.Part...
NBO Film Festival 2026
This year, NBO Film Festival brings a bigger program than ever, with three juried competitions, our first filmmaker retrospecti...
Mini Mornings at Unseen - October
Our Mini Mornings gives smaller kids the chance to experience films on the big screen in a child friendly environment, with sof...
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