Beer lovers in Nairobi spent the weekend soaking up three days of Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) finest brews and live performances from some of the country’s top homegrown talent, as Tusker Oktobafest landed at Covo, Kahawa Sukari. The Nairobi leg is the latest stop on the nationwide festival’s tour, following successful editions in Eldoret, Nanyuki and Mombasa.
The weekend’s lineup mixed DJ sets and live acts, setting the tone for a long stretch of music and celebration. Friday, October 23, opened with DJ Lisney and Brian the DJ keeping the crowd moving, while MC Jose hosted the evening.
On Saturday, October 24, the energy climbed with a thrilling performance from Willy Paul, joined by Baze to Billboardz music group Keteh. Sunday, October 25, closed out the Kahawa Sukari edition with sets from DJs Njerae and Codeblack, who wrapped up the weekend with a showcase of Kenyan talent and a wide range of musical sounds.
Entry was free, giving attendees an easy way to gather, enjoy their favourite KBL beers, from lagers and stouts to ciders and malts, and bond over a shared love of music and culture.
Reflecting on the success of the Kahawa Sukari edition, Rediet Yigezu, Marketing Manager at Kenya Breweries Limited, said, “The energy and enthusiasm witnessed at Covo, Kahawa Sukari, reflect the power of music and culture in bringing people together. Through Tusker Oktobafest, we set out to take the festival experience closer to our consumers across different regions, while celebrating the richness of Kenyan talent and the diversity of our local music scene. Following successful stops in Eldoret, Nanyuki and Mombasa, the Kahawa Sukari edition further reinforces our commitment to creating memorable experiences around our beer portfolio that celebrate our local culture, champion local artists and bring people together through shared passions.”
More Stops Ahead
The festival will continue across several towns in the coming weeks:
- 1922, Mombasa – 1st November
- Nebraska, Ugunja – 7th November
- Space Next Door, Nakuru – 14th November
- Big Tree, Mombasa – 21st November
Fans can also look forward to flash sales and exclusive discounts on their favourite KBL beers, spanning lagers, stouts, ciders and malts. The offers will be available at supermarkets and select e-commerce partners.
For more details on the festivals and ongoing promotions, follow @TuskerKenya on Instagram and Facebook.
