PAWA 254

PAWA 254 Pawa254 is a space for creatives who meet, network, share and collaborate on social impact projects designed to foster social change.

PAWA 254 is a hub for visual creatives in Kenya and the region. PAWA 254- Power in Swahili + Kenya country code for national unity. The space will bring together established and aspiring photographers, cartoonists, animators, video & filmmakers to work, learn and share in an environment that inspires creativity.

Team PAWA has been on the ground .Powered by , we brought the spirit of   to the festival as we continue to explore how ...
06/03/2026

Team PAWA has been on the ground .

Powered by , we brought the spirit of to the festival as we continue to explore how art and creativity can be used to further civic and democratic conversations.

Our cohort of artivists have a live graffiti installation, and our in-house radio station is live on location all throughout for pawa-ful conversations.

Day 1 of  is officially underway at Uhuru Park and it’s a beautiful day to engage in democratic conversations.Team PAWA ...
04/03/2026

Day 1 of is officially underway at Uhuru Park and it’s a beautiful day to engage in democratic conversations.

Team PAWA will be leading a session on Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Art for Youth Civic Engagement and Socio-Economic Development alongside . Come see our augmented reality (AR) exhibition, watch powerful performances, and engage in democratic conversations.

Swing by the tent for bold and powerful conversations.

It’s the time of the year where we ramp-up to  courtesy of  under the theme of “Building a Collaborative Democracy for K...
02/03/2026

It’s the time of the year where we ramp-up to courtesy of under the theme of “Building a Collaborative Democracy for Kenya’s Sustainable Future”.

Happening from March 4th - 7th, the festival will feature inclusive, citizen-centred dialogue. Team PAWA will be leading a session on “Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Art for Youth Civic Engagement and Socio-Development” on Thursday 5th March from 2pm.



We are live on location at  for DemocrARtic Exhibitions where our incredible cohort of   are showcasing their Augmented ...
27/02/2026

We are live on location at for DemocrARtic Exhibitions where our incredible cohort of are showcasing their Augmented Reality (AR) artworks. Today’s showcase is part of the Digital Action Lab (DAL) campaign powered by .

In partnership with , the campaign responds to declining youth participation in
democratic processes by leveraging AR as an innovative and accessible tool for civic education and engagement.

We have also partnered with to carry out voter registration throughout the day so come register as a voter.



The DemocrARtic Exhibitions showcase is officially opening today at .Join us from 12pm for the Augmented Reality (AR) ar...
27/02/2026

The DemocrARtic Exhibitions showcase is officially opening today at .

Join us from 12pm for the Augmented Reality (AR) art exhibition, live performances, panel discussions and voter registration by .

The DemocrARtic Exhibitions showcase is supported by as part of the Digital Action Lab (DAL) campaign.


Team PAWA had the distinct honor of hosting a delegation from Zimbabwe comprising of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, ...
26/02/2026

Team PAWA had the distinct honor of hosting a delegation from Zimbabwe comprising of the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, The Zimbabwe Youth Council and the National Youth Caucus.

Today’s conversation served as a learning experience on how young Africans are using non-formal means like to engage the civic space, what challenges they encounter, and how policymakers can better support them. We shared insights from PAWA’s , and we explored what the learnings mean in a broader African context.

These Pan-African conversations are essential not only for learning, but also for fostering cross-border solidarity in the quest for accountability and good governance.

Oya oya, all roads lead to  this Friday for the   showcase! The incredible songstress .music will be hitting the stage w...
26/02/2026

Oya oya, all roads lead to this Friday for the showcase! The incredible songstress .music will be hitting the stage with her electric live performances.

Powered by , the DemocrARtic Exhibitions showcase will bring together young Kenyan who have been using Augmented Reality (AR) to create art that provokes and inspires.

Remember that entry to the showcase is free of charge, tupatane huko 🫡

Join us on X at 8pm for today's X Space on "Examining the Role and the Risks of Creativity in Pursuit of Social Justice"...
25/02/2026

Join us on X at 8pm for today's X Space on "Examining the Role and the Risks of Creativity in Pursuit of Social Justice".

Today's X Space will unpack the role of as a tool for civic engagement. We'll also be sharing key findings from Africa's first which is available via the link in our bio.

Join us via the link below 👇🏾
🔗 https://x.com/i/status/2026372311541031178

The   show case at  is inching closer and closer, and the one-and-only wordsmith extraordinaire Mr.  will be gracing the...
25/02/2026

The show case at is inching closer and closer, and the one-and-only wordsmith extraordinaire Mr. will be gracing the stage to do what he does best.

Powered by , this showcase will bring together young Kenyan who have been using Augmented Reality (AR) to create art that provokes and inspires.

See you all at Mageuzi Hub this Friday from 12pm. Entry is absolutely free, so tell a friend to tell a friend 🫡

As part of our ongoing   project, Team PAWA was in Kajiado alongside Ngong Social Justice and Environment Center for a c...
25/02/2026

As part of our ongoing project, Team PAWA was in Kajiado alongside Ngong Social Justice and Environment Center for a community led public forum.

Under the umbrella hosted by PAWA radio, the forum brought together members for the local community and government officials to explore the theme of “Unearthing the Gaps in Governance and Administration”.

Interventions like this are vital in creating structured dialogues between leaders and the constituencies they serve. This initiative seeks to transform dialogue into tangible action within Kajiado North and beyond.


How are Kenyan   using emerging technologies to shape civic discourse in the country? Join .akinyi, , ,  and  at  this F...
24/02/2026

How are Kenyan using emerging technologies to shape civic discourse in the country?

Join .akinyi, , , and at this Friday for an immersive experience as these artists exhibit their Augmented Reality (AR) art pieces.

Remember that the opening day is Friday 27th and it will feature performances as well as a panel discussion.
Entry is absolutely free! Tell a friend and see you then.


Let’s talk about   in Kenya in the 2010s.With the growth of internet accessibility, Kenyans begun to leverage the digita...
23/02/2026

Let’s talk about in Kenya in the 2010s.
With the growth of internet accessibility, Kenyans begun to leverage the digital space for civic engagement through social media campaigns and creative storytelling. This set a foundation for Kenyan artivists to engage on the global stage.

Are you curious to learn more about artivism? You can download Africa’s first via the link in our bio or the link below 👇🏾
https://pawa254.org/latest

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