12 Categories
The programme covers theatre, dance, music, film, and spoken work.
Festival categories
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Category mix
Twelve categories. Clear rules.
Each category has one purpose, one time limit, and one entry format.
Shortest Format
3 mins
Longest Format
45 mins
Smallest Team
1 person
Largest Team
25 participants
At a glance
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3 to 45 Minutes
Each format has a set time limit.
1 to 25 Performers
Some entries are solo. Others use full groups.
KES 50K to 100K
Awards vary by category.
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Festival Category
Play
A full stage piece judged on script, acting, direction, and staging.
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Team Size
- 25 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Narrative
A short story performance judged on clarity, structure, and delivery.
- Duration
- 5 minutes
- Team Size
- 5 participants
- Award
- KES 50,000
Festival Category
Spoken Word
A solo spoken piece judged on voice, message, and timing.
- Duration
- 3 minutes
- Team Size
- 1 participant
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Podcast
A recorded talk or interview judged on content and delivery.
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Team Size
- 1 to 3 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Vlogging
A video story judged on structure, message, and screen presence.
- Duration
- 15 minutes
- Team Size
- 1 participant
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Dramatized Choral Verse
A group performance mixing verse, movement, rhythm, and acting.
- Duration
- 5 minutes
- Team Size
- 15 participants
- Award
- KES 50,000
Festival Category
Modern Dance
A choreographed dance judged on timing, movement, and control.
- Duration
- 5 minutes
- Team Size
- 7 participants
- Award
- KES 50,000
Festival Category
Cultural Dance
A group dance judged on culture, structure, and stage control.
- Duration
- 10 minutes
- Team Size
- 16 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Folk Music
A traditional music category for folk song and folk dance.
- Duration
- 3 to 5 minutes
- Team Size
- 10 to 15 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Competition Classes
Folk Song
3 minutes, 15 participants
Folk Dance
5 minutes, 10 participants
Festival Category
Folk Gospel
A gospel group piece judged on harmony, order, and meaning.
- Duration
- 3 minutes
- Team Size
- 20 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Choir
A choral piece judged on blend, balance, and stage control.
- Duration
- 3 minutes
- Team Size
- 20 participants
- Award
- KES 100,000
Festival Category
Film
A film category for comedy, documentary, and short film.
- Duration
- 10 to 20 minutes
- Team Size
- Class-dependent
- Award
- KES 100,000
Competition Classes
Comedy
10 minutes, 2 to 5 people
Documentary
10 minutes
Short Film
20 minutes
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