After a call for proposals for cultural projects in Nairobi County, Africalia has selected ten cultural organisations. By supporting their activities, which range from organizing festivals to facilitating the circulation of cultural works and the development of online distribution platforms, Africalia aims to strengthen Kenya’s vibrant cultural landscape. The initiative will boost the visibility of Kenyan artists and their work and foster the development of the creative economy.
The ten laureates
The ten cultural organisations that will benefit from Africalia’s financial support, an initiative that is part of our multi-year programme in Kenya, are at the forefront of promoting creativity in Nairobi. Through this initiative, they will be able to improve their visibility and foster a wider network within the cultural and creative industries.
The ten laureates are:
- Santuri East Africa
- Sarakasi Trust
- Twaweza Communications Center Limited
- Upstage Limited
- DOCUBOX East African Documentary Film Fund
- Dance Into Space Foundation
- Kenya Institute of Puppet Theatre
- Creative Spills
- Amani People's Theatre
- Association of Animation Artists Kenya (A3K)
About the initiative
Kenya is said to be one of the most crucial (creative) economy hubs in East Africa. The country's creative sector is vibrant and bursting with talent, with a bustling young creative scene. However, despite this potential, the creative sector in Kenya is facing challenges related to limited investments and commercialization of cultural and artistic creations, among other things.
Africalia seeks to address these challenges by offering financial support to projects that will diversify cultural goods and enhance local distribution capacities, all while strengthening the network of creatives in Nairobi. The initiative will furthermore contribute to extending the accessibility of culture to areas that usually have limited access to it.
The selected organisations will begin implementing their projects between February 2025 and June 2026. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact of these projects on the Kenyan cultural landscape and beyond!
