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Nairobi Poetry Slam Championship
East Africa's premier spoken word competition
Saturday, 25 July 2026
Starts at 18:00
Until Sunday, 26 July
Kenya National Theatre
Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Africa/Nairobi
Timezone
KES 1,000
Ticket Price
The biggest spoken word event in East Africa returns for its annual championship. Watch 24 of the region's most powerful voices compete in three rounds of electrifying performance poetry. Featuring international guest poets, open mic sessions, and a workshop on the craft of spoken word.
Kenya National Theatre
Harry Thuku Road, Nairobi, Kenya
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