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THEATRE UNITES UASIN GISHU AND TRANS NZOIA COUNTIES THROUGH COUNTY THEATRE FIESTA
Eldoret town came alive with energy, creativity and cultural expression during the County Theatre Fiesta (CTF) 2025, held from 28th June to 6th July at the Homecraft/KVDA Auditorium. The event marked yet another milestone in CTF’s mission to decentralize artistic development and nurture talent across Kenya.
Organized by the Kenya Cultural Centre, incorporating the Kenya National Theatre, in partnership with the Kenya International Theatre Festival Trust and supported by the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund, the Fiesta brought together dozens of young creatives under the 2025 theme “A Decade of Connecting Cultures.”
Each morning, participants gathered for sessions on Entertainment Law, learning how to protect their artistic rights and navigate the business side of performance. The afternoons were immersive, with hands-on training in acting, directing, script writing, producing, stage management, marketing, production design, lighting and sound design. What made the program stand out was not just the curriculum but the mentorship, the community, and the intention behind every session.
Talks by renowned scholars such as Prof. C.J. Odhiambo and Prof. L.P. Barasa encouraged participants to view theatre as more than performance but as a bridge connecting culture, education, advocacy and national transformation.
True to its socially conscious spirit, the Fiesta went beyond the stage. In support of the Government’s 15 Billion National Tree Growing and Restoration Campaign, participants engaged in a tree-planting activity at Moi University Annex Campus, led by KITFest Director Mr. Benson Ngobia and Centre’s Planning Officer, Ms. Ivy Anyango, the trainers, project staff and trainees reinforcing the link between creative expression and environmental awareness.
The final three days of the Fiesta were dedicated to performances. Theatre groups took the stage with bold, reflective and locally inspired productions. Each performance was a display of storytelling, identity and artistic growth.
The event concluded with a heartfelt ceremony attended by CEC, Education, Vocational Training, Gender, Social Protection, and Culture, Eng. Lucy Ngendo Njoroge and Kenya Cultural Centre, CEO, Mr. Michael Pundo. Shujaaz Kuntu Arts were named overall winners, while Fireside Theatre earned the runners-up position.
Yet, beyond awards and applause, it was clear that every artist walked away with something more, renewed confidence, connection and purpose. The Uasin Gishu/Trans Nzoia edition of the County Theatre Fiesta was more than a training program, it empowered young creatives with knowledge, visibility and a deeper understanding of the power of their art.
As the Fiesta marks a decade of cultural connection, the voices raised on the stages of Eldoret continue to echo with purpose, resilience and pride.
