Main Festival - March 1st

Location: Nairobi

Day 1: 1st March 2025

Time Activity Description
Morning Kumbatia Carnival 
  • Procession from CBD to Venue 
  • Performances: Drumming, Dancing, Acrobatics
  • Messages of Peace and Unity
Cultural Exhibitions and MarketPlace           All Day
  • Cultural villages from every country showcasing and selling the best: Art, Fashion, Craft and Food.
  • Information about country, culture and inclusion initiatives
Keynote Speeches
  • Introduction of KAPF
  • Speeches by KAPF Stakeholders
  • Official Opening
  • Signing of Peace Declaration
Peace Commitment Wall: People write messages of peace and unity on a large wall as a lasting symbol.
     
Afternoon   Open Mic
  • Artists share stories or personal reflections  related to peace, cultural identity and migration experiences through various art forms – Poetry, Dance, Music, Spoken Word.
Voices of Peace:  A platform for young people to share their perspectives on peace and propose solutions for a better future.
Main Stage Performances
  • Live music, dance, spoken word showcasing a diverse range of African artists
     
Evening Film Screening & Discussion
  •  Themed  films – Peace and integration, Culture and Art

Day 2: 2nd March 2025

Time Activity Description
Morning Cultural Exhibitions and Market Place         All Day
  • Cultural villages from every country showcasing and selling the best: Art, Fashion, Craft and Food.
  • Information about country, culture and inclusion initiatives
Voices of Peace: Skills Workshop related to conflict resolution, intercultural communication, and peacebuilding techniques
Afrikan Board games Indoor Tournaments 
  • Ajua and  Bao Games
     
Afternoon Main Stage Performances
  • Live music, dance, spoken word showcasing a diverse range of African artists
     
Evening Main Stage Performances Unity Concert: A collaborative performance featuring artists from all over Africa, symbolizing the festival’s vision of a unified continent.
Closing Ceremony and Award Gala
  • Speeches highlighting achievements of the festival
  • Awarding Peace Promoters and winning artists
  • A call to action for continued peacebuilding efforts.