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Designers Market

Discover fashion with purpose. Shop consciously created pieces by independent designers transforming discarded materials into wearable art.

The AfterLife of Waste

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Directed by Antony Mwangi, the documentary looks at Gikomba market, the epicenter of second-hand clothing trade and where fashion finds a second life. Antony’s work blends environmental conservation with powerful human stories. His documentary “The Caretakers” based in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, won Best Director at the Texas International Documentary Film Festival. He also directed the Oscar-qualifying short film “If Turtle Could Talk” and documented the groundbreaking efforts to save the last Northern White Rhinos from extinction through the BIORESCUE project.

World Environment Day ♻️

In continuation of its 2026 editorial theme of ‘Desirable Futures’ that aims to invite reflection and action on creating a better planet and future for all, the Alliance Française presents a series of activities to promote sustainable fashion to coincide with the 2026 World Environment Day.

Africa Forward Fest 2026

The Alliance Française de Nairobi, in partnership with eKitabu, is pleased to announce the 5th edition of Africa Forward Fest.
From 7 to 9 May 2026, Africa Forward Fest will bring together writers, translators, publishers, educators, artists, and readers for three days of conversations, performances, workshops, and exhibitions exploring literature, language, power, and circulation across Africa and beyond.

East African Comic Competition 2026

East African Comic Competition

As part of the East African Comic Competition (EACC) 2026, the Alliance Française de Nairobi is offering a series of online masterclasses designed to support emerging comic artists from East Africa throughout their creative journey.

Twende Pamoja

Twende Pamoja Concert 🎵

The unconventional violinist, Théo Ceccaldi, Winner of the 2013 Victoires du Jazz Award, brings together the Tanzanian Singeli singer and MC, Kadilida, and the Nigerian rapper, Aunty Rayzor, in an explosive concert.

Daily Swap Meet - Taka taka si taka - Alliance Française Nairobi

Daily Swap Meet | Taka Taka si Taka

Swap unwanted items, and give them a second life. A sustainable way to declutter. Up to 5 items per person in a good clean condition and not in need of repair.