Poetry In Kenya

Kenyan Poetry Blogs
  • Poetry on wamathai.com
  • FreespokenPoetry and thought pieces coated with humour, sometimes satire and other times just plain life’s ironies, from a variety of talented writers and poets are featured here.
  • Mutheu’s Blog - Her poetry and musings are contemporary, introspective and speak to the heart.
  • Cereal In a Box – Poetry with a realization that life is short & one must only pursue only worthwhile goals in the brevity that is our time.
  • Bee Illustrated – This blog is a portrayal of the various sides of this girl who has experienced life in various places. It is a combination of real life experiences and literary pieces.
  • My Poetry Scrapbook – The blogger seeks to uncover the most basic question. Why? Free flowing non pretentious poetry that comes true and gets you thinking.
  • Poetry philharmonic – is an orchestra of words, of sentiments and of dreams, of life’s passions and it’s truths, of our fears and our hopes accordingly.

Poetry Events In Kenya

Event: Wamathai Spoken Word
Venue: Secrets Lounge, View Park Towers. (Next to Alliance Francaise)
When: Every 1st Thursday of the month
Organiser: Wamathai
Charges: Kshs. 150
Time: 7.00-10.00 PM (Performers should register by sending an email to wamathai@wamathai.com)

Event: Kwani Open Mic
Venue: Club Soundd, Kaunda Street (Next to Hooters)
When: Every 1st Tuesday of the month
Organiser: Kwani Trust
Charges: Kshs. 100
Time: 7.00-9.00 PM (Performers should come between 6 & 7 PM to register)

Event: Poetry at Discovery
Venue: Discovery Restaurant, Koinange Street
When: Every 2nd Saturday of the month
Organiser: Sitawa Wafula
Charges: Kshs. 100
Time: 5.00-8.00 PM

Event: Open Mic Hosted By Adelle
Venue: Nairobi International School (Adjacent to Strathmore School)
When: First Sunday of the Month
Organiser: Adelle
Charges: Kshs. 300
Time: From 2.00 PM
(Book performance slots by emailing openmichostedbyadelle@gmail.com)

Event: Bar Stool Poetry Night
Venue: Giggles Restaurant opp Tropez
When: Second & Last Thursday of the Month
Organiser: Oliver
Charges:FREE
Time:7.00-9.00 PM

Event: An artist, A singer, A poet (A.S.A.P.)
Venue: Karen Country Lodge
When: First Friday of the Month
Organiser: Karen Lucas
Charges: Kshs. 500
Time:7.00-12.00 PM

Event: Hisia Zangu
Venue: Bowling Green, next to City Park off parklands Road
When: Every third Sunday of the month
Organiser: Namatsi
Charges: Free
Time: 3pm to 6pm


32 Comments

  • Njeri

    You dint include Adelle’s Open Mic every first Wednesday of the month, at fiesta restaurant

    9 Jun
    Reply
  • Datura

    are there any entry charges?

    30 Jun
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  • Brian bundotich

    I need to know charges for each

    3 Jul
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  • shem omasire

    time?

    4 Jul
    Reply
  • Orato Kevin

    Shem, Poetry at the Discovery Reastaurant starts at 5:45 p.m.
    Kwani Open Mic. starts at 7 O’Clock!

    9 Jul
    Reply
  • Robart

    Wat time do the events end,u’v only stated th startin time.i’d like to contribute some of my poems,any assistance?

    13 Jul
    Reply
  • D ASAP

    um…if am a poet and would like to be featured in the poetry events how should i go about it? and will i be charged a fee to do that.
    thanks

    28 Jul
    Reply
  • Wamathai Warugongo

    @D ASAO: You are not charged to perform but at some events you have to contact the organizers beforehand.

    2 Aug
    Reply
  • daniel

    I really need to know more about these events , there is something burning in me something I’ve to expose

    10 Aug
    Reply
  • Wamathai Warugongo

    @Daniel: What exactly would you like to know?

    10 Aug
    Reply
  • njogu

    i am a poet and would like to show case my talent should i have to pay for this events?

    12 Aug
    Reply
  • gikonyo njuguna

    vipi huko mliko kudos spoken word is juu mi ni msanii ntatokes club soundd see ya there guys

    13 Aug
    Reply
  • wilson manyuirA

    youre real poets guyz…..i feel inspired as an aspiring poet

    13 Aug
    Reply
  • ken kagoiya

    This is very good for you in nairobi i hope someone will come come up with such events in mombasa

    14 Aug
    Reply
  • wilson Manyuira

    God give me ability and capability to attend course i haVE will……..and free time from studies….pray for this guyz

    25 Aug
    Reply
  • cheru

    YAY!! am glad I know all of this now. Thanks Wamathai… I should be doing spoken word soon.. =)

    13 Sep
    Reply
  • john

    What are the benefit of joining wamathai.com? am a poem writer specific on love and inspiration as my main theme

    21 Sep
    Reply
  • Wangui Ndungu

    Hi Wamathai,

    This is very great of you. Im happy that Im now fully informed of these wonderful events. It has been hurting me every time I look at my certificates while in high school yet I have stored away my passion all along only bringing it our privately in my room. Now I can attend these events as I plan on revival. I hope to attend the Kwani Open Mic on Tuesday for a kick off.
    Thanks a lot.

    24 Sep
    Reply
  • Muiruri wa Njoroge

    Hi,am pleased by your wonderful work.I realy feel that I can also contribute.Where do I start?I have written a collection of poems and short stories.Thanks

    24 Sep
    Reply
  • peter gacheru

    congratulations ya guy.got so much inspired by your dedication.go wamathaai go!

    24 Sep
    Reply
  • keeru

    wamathai this is great.this is a great ignition for writers and reciters like me sitting on their poetry.starting point?

    27 Sep
    Reply
  • Erique Era

    good stuff.and you should add my blog too.

    18 Oct
    Reply
  • james

    i ve just read a few of your poetry work,,,i must say….impressive….looking forward to come watch one of the many events

    11 Jan
    Reply
  • leumas

    I live in Muranga,how can i enter my poems?

    2 Feb
    Reply
  • @dutchezjuma

    Congrats to everyone making poertry alive. Great job there.

    4 Feb
    Reply
  • ISU

    Hi guys,thanks for de good job.Poet will never be the same again in kenya.kudos.

    8 Feb
    Reply
  • Samuel Muema

    It’s great top have found u guys. I think this is the best platform to launch my more than a 1000 pieces. The title of the collection: JAMII MOJA

    What do I need to participate in all these events?
    Thanks

    5 Mar
    Reply
  • Lauryn

    when r u coming to mombasa???

    26 Apr
    Reply
  • Noella

    Thanks for the information, I did not know there is so much going on in the world of Poetry in Kenya. Thanks again.
    Noella recently posted..Team Building Event Companies in Kenya

    20 May
    Reply
  • Eugene Ochieng

    I have searched for many moons and suns alike… just to find that my love was all along in my heart….
    Poetry my love… Good work guys. So just to ask, is there a way we can subscribe for notifications for events so we may not miss out on any of them?

    26 May
    Reply
  • Frank chiedo

    Am so glad i found you guys,just the fare and gate charges and am off.

    26 Jan
    Reply

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