Eligibility
The festival is open to young artists aged 15 to 35.
Registration
How do you enter the festival?
Check the rules first, then send your entry.
Ages 15 to 3512 categoriesSub-county to gala
EligibilityCategory FitProgression
Entry pathway
Start at sub-county level.
Each entry moves forward only after it qualifies.
Entry Stage
Sub-county
County Stage
1 Dec 2026
Regional Finals
10 to 12 Dec
Finale
12 Dec Gala
Participation guide
Who can enter, and what happens next?
Check the age rule and progression rule first.
Eligibility
Participants must be aged 15 to 35 years.
Participants should confirm their category early and prepare within the official duration and team-size requirements.
Qualification rules
Top 2 in each category qualify from sub-county to county.
Top 2 in each category qualify from county to regional finals.
Top 2 in each category from the competition rounds present at the Gala Final.
Registration support
What should you prepare before submitting?
Use these notes before you fill the form.
Entry Point
Every entry starts at sub-county level.
Preparation
Pick a category early and rehearse within the time limit.
Organizer Support
Use the contact page if you need help before registering.
Progression
How does an entry move forward?
Every entry starts at sub-county level.
1
October 2026
Sub-county Competitions
Local rounds select strong entries for county level.
2
1 December 2026
County Competitions
County rounds choose the best entries for regional finals.
3
10 to 12 December 2026
Regional Finals
Regional finals bring both counties to one stage.
4
12 December 2026
Gala Final
Top finalists return for awards and the closing show.
Competition categories
Which category fits your item?
Check the time, team size, and award.
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
Registration form
Ready to send your entry?
Use one contact person and choose one category.
Confirm the participant is aged 15 to 35.
Choose the right category before you register.
Start at sub-county level.
Prepare the item within the set time.
Keep one contact person ready for updates.
Live registration
Next move
Need help before you register?
Contact the team if you need guidance.