Preparations complete as three-day Oktobafest set to begin in Nairobi tomorrow

Preparations for this year’s Tusker Oktobafest have entered the home stretch, with the Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) team putting the final touches ahead of the first event day on Friday.

The three-day event, running from Friday to Sunday is one of the most awaited annual extravaganzas, and will take place at the expansive Ngong Racecourse.

Kenya’s Nyashinski, Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz and South Sudan's John Frog will join tens of artistes for the festival – with the latter duo jetting in on Friday.

This year’s entertainers’ line-up, involving close to 100 artistes (including East African musicians and DJs) promises an unforgettable fun showcasing East Africa's diversity soundscape; from the iconic classics of Kenyan music to the latest Gengetone hits, and the irresistible rhythms of East Africa.

Preparations involved better mobility for revelers with free shuttles from Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) at Kencom for festival-goers with tickets.

All Regular ticket holders will park at the Jamhuri Sports Grounds, from where they will be shuttled by BasiGo, an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation. VIP/VVIP parking, on the other hand, will be available at The Office Park. 

However, revelers commuting to the venue have been encouraged to use taxi-hailing applications for ease of access. KBL has partnered with Uber and Little, who will charge discounted price to and from the venue.

The KBL team has also focused on environmental aspects, partnering with TakaTaka Solutions for collection and segregation of waste from the event.

The festival's focus on celebrating East African culture and fostering cultural exchange through music is perfectly embodied by the inclusion of Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz and South Sudan's John Frog.

The two are set to bring their unique flairs to the festival, uniting East African cultures, and rhythms under one roof.

The three-day Nairobi festival is the culmination of multiple events across Kenya and East Africa. Across Kenya, Tusker took Oktobafest to Mombasa, Kisumu, Naivasha and Nanyuki.