What happens when artists come together to create, connect and inspire change?
On 20–21 October 2026, the Kenya National Theatre came alive with creativity, powerful stories and unforgettable performances as we celebrated the ForumCiv Artivism Fellowship Cohort 5 Showcase.
From music, poetry and theatre to film, visual art and immersive experiences, our 25 fellows from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania demonstrated the power of art to amplify voices, challenge perspectives and inspire social change.
After six months of learning, mentorship and creative exploration, we celebrated not just their artistic achievements, but also the friendships, confidence and community built along the way.
To our 25 graduating Artivists, congratulations! Thank you for sharing your talents, courage and creativity. May you continue using your art to inspire conversations, build communities and drive meaningful change.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Masson & Associates, our dedicated implementing partner, for nurturing this journey; to our donor for believing in the transformative power of art; and to our faculty, mentors, alumni, creative partners, and everyone who made this Fellowship and Showcase possible.
Viva! 🇰🇪🇺🇬🇹🇿
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How much was it? What was required? How long did it take?
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Artivism is where art meets activism! 🎨✊🏽
I was glad to attend an event hosted by ForumCiv, exploring how art can be used to raise awareness, challenge injustices, amplify community voices, and inspire social change.
@BungeMashinani @ForumCivESA
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The @forumcivesa Artivism Showcase 2026 was an electrifying experience
The festival culminated in Live Band performances, Art Exhibitions and Film made by promising East African Youth
It was a pleasure being partners in this great endeavour
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The @forumcivesa Artivism Showcase 2026 was an electrifying experience.
The 2 days festival culminated in Live Band performances, Art Exhibitions and Film made by promising East African Youth
As Future Leaders254, it was a pleasure being a partner in this great endeavour.
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The @forumcivesa Artivism Showcase 2026 was an electrifying experience
The festival culminated in Live Band performances, Art Exhibitions and Film made by promising East African Youth
It was a pleasure being partners in this great endeavour
#ControlRoom
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Wakati ni sasa! Kwa ushirikiano wa dhati na @ForumCivESA na @IEBCKenya tunaendelea kuwahamasisha vijana Embu na Kiambu kujiandikisha kama wapiga kura kuelekea Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027. Elimu ya uraia hujenga demokrasia imara!
#BungeMashinani #ForumCiv #Uchaguzi2027
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From the sidelines of the NGO Forum to the ongoing 89th Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights #ACHPR89 in Dakar, Senegal, Youth Senate Kenya through the #OROF (Our Rights, Our Future) project is ensuring young voices shape Africa’s human rights agenda!
It has been 40 years since the entry into force of the landmark African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. While this anniversary celebrates four decades of progress across the continent, it also demands urgent reflection on the current realities faced by African youth - from shrinking civic space to systemic unemployment, climate degradation, and barriers to political participation.
#YouthSenateKenya #OurRightsOurFuture #ACHPR89 #NGOForum2026 #YouthInGovernance #Agenda2063
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It was an amazing time to use the street concert music to do civic education, election simulation by the IEBC and empowering the community in Embu town @BungeMashinani powered by @ForumCivESA
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Today marks the Official Opening Ceremony of the 89th Ordinary Session of the @ACHPR (#ACHPR89OS) in Dakar, Senegal!
Representing us our PO @SengeliBrian is on the ground ensuring young people have a seats-at-the-table voice as human rights leaders & AU Commissioners gather.
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Effective legal advocacy requires cross-border solidarity!
Our Justice and Legal Affairs Committee (JLAC) Chairperson & Kitui County Youth Senator, Wakili John Mueke, is in Dakar 🇸🇳 representing @YouthSenateKE at the #OROF Africa Regional Study Visit - alongside young leaders from Kenya, Senegal & Eswatini.
#YouthSenateKenya #CivicFreedom #ngosforum2026 #OROF
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EMBU HOYEE! We’re LIVE opposite Shell Petrol Station, Embu Town!
Join us for: 🎶 Live music & FREE Wi-Fi 🎱 Pool games & eating comps 🗳️ @IEBCKenya voter registration & voting simulation 🎁 Awesome prizes!
Come vibe, play, and learn! 🙌 #Youth #CivicEducation #Embu
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Anguka na civic education with our Chairman, Eric Mutura Mbugua, as we take conversations on the Constitution, human rights, public participation and accountability to the people of Embu.
At BMI, we make civic education fun, relatable and accessible.
#CivicEducation
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At BMI, we are taking voter education beyond theory through an ongoing simulated polling exercise, giving participants a hands-on experience of the voting process—from voter identification and ballot issuance to correctly marking and casting their ballots.
@ForumCivESA @CMDKenya
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Asanti sana Embu!
A credible election begins with an informed voter!
Through our ongoing simulated polling exercise, BMI is equipping citizens with practical knowledge of voting procedures, correct ballot marking and the roles of election officials.
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🎥 @saf_kenya has been applying our Right(s) Way Forward methodology to promote safe motherhood for marginalized women in Marsabit County under the SASA programme.
Have your registered for the #Artivism showcase festival?
Date: 20th & 21st October
Venue: Kenya National Theatre @CultureCentreKE
Entrance: FREE!
Join us for two days of live performances, exhibitions, networking, and fun. Register here to attend: forumciv.ungapped.io/Surveys…




























































