[PHOTOS] Sakaja officially launches Nairobi festival

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on Monday officially launched the Nairobi Festival, 2022.

 The six-day event will take place at Uhuru Park where Nairobi residents will be entertained and exposed to Nairobi culture.

The annual festival is set to take place between December 12 and December 16, 2022.

Speaking during the 59th Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday, December 12, 2022,  Sakaja said festival will provide an opportunity for Kenyans to appreciate the city's diverse food, culture and art.

“Our young people have talent. We are showcasing sixteen films from today and documentaries shot by young people in Nairobi over this week period,” he said, adding, "Our creative economy has potential of being a mega employer. We are in a global village and we must give our young people tools they require to compete not just locally but globally.” 

Kenyans wishing to attend festival will be required to pay Sh100 per day.

At least 16 locally produced films and documentaries are set to showcase during Nairobi Festival inaugural fete at Uhuru Park.