There will be several concerts throughout the Easter weekend. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
Various events will be held in multiple towns around the country to mark the holiday, giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy the holiday.
Easter, the oldest Christian holiday and the most important in the life of Christians, is an annual festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. Given the joy that comes with the commemoration, Christians from all over the world engage in activities that bring families, friends, colleagues and even strangers together to mark the occasion.
Various events will be held in multiple towns around the country to mark the holiday, giving everyone an opportunity to enjoy the holiday.
Below are a number of fun activities that will happen over the Easter weekend. You have one week to see where you want to spend yours, so here we go.
Party in the wild, Nanyuki
Event organisers Green Lantern Entertainment have promised a blast in the upcoming fifth edition of the ‘Party in the Wild’ concert.
The two-night party, to be held at Storm Resort and Campsite in Nanyuki, will be packed with activity and promises a fun-filled Easter weekend.
The party will begin on Saturday with various DJs, including DJ Joe Mfalme spinning the music. There will be plenty of barbecue meats and several bonfires lit at the camping grounds will provide the needed warmth because nights in the area can get chilly.
After a night of partying, on Sunday, merrymakers will have a variety of activities to keep them tied down. Games like rugby, volley ball, soccer, mountain biking, quad bike competitions and nature walks will keep the party goers busy - or so the event organisers promised.
“Some of the activities like riding the quad bikes are usually paid for, but we are negotiating with our hosts for better rates,” said Kathleen Matathia, Sales and Marketing manager Green Lantern Entertainment.
Tickets for the events are going for Sh1,500 but this is exclusive of accommodation charges, which will be guided by individual preference.
The Storm Resort and Camping rates for cottages, deluxe tents and manyattas is Sh9,000 and Sh14,000 for single and double occupancy, respectively, for the two nights.
It will cost Sh3,000 and Sh4,500 to rent a single and a double camping tent, respectively. If one prefers to set up their own tent, the cost drops to Sh1,500 per person.
Tandawazi Festival, Diani
Fitness enthusiasts are covered this Easter as the Tandawazi Fitness Programme promises to keep them busy and active. The festival of movement, art and music, to begin on Thursday, will take place at the Safari Beach Hotel in Diani.
It will feature yoga, salsa, drumming, African dance, zumba fitness and capoeira - an Afro-Brazilian martial art which mixes music, dance movements and martial arts.
According to Bryan Owango, the festival director, the festivalevent is traditionally a fitness retreat but holding the event at the coast, over Easter, will be in line with Tandawazi’s effort in promoting domestic tourism.
“We have partnered with institutions in the hospitality industry and those dealing in skydiving and water sports to give participants of the wrap party discounts during the stay,” said Owango.
“It is a way of promoting local tourism while keeping fit during Easter.”
A ride to the slopes of Mt Kenya
For a long time, accessing the slopes of big mountains, like Mt Kenya, has been a preserve for driving groups. But things are fast changing as event organisers like Stellah Waiganjo are getting creative and coming up with unique ideas.
Ms Waiganjo, a former nurse, who left the profession to pursue her passion of being a mountain guide, has organised an event dubbed Bikes, Equator and Altitude that will take place over the Easter weekend. She promises participants a session to bond with nature.
“We will not climb up the mountain but participants will be in a position to clearly see it.”
The beginning of the three-day Sirimon Edition will kick-off in Nanyuki on Good Friday –where bikers will gather at Nakumatt shopping centre to have lunch before proceeding to the Old Moses Camp. At the camp, dinner will be served and Christians will be free to have a quiet time at the camp’s shrine.
On day two, all riders will leave bikes at the Old Moses Camp and hike six kilometres to Likii ridge located at altitude 3,900m. The nature trek will take riders to Ontulii and Likii River. Riders will have lunch - provided by the organiser - then descend to the camp.
After grabbing breakfast on Sunday, riders will proceed to Sirimon gate to sign out and ride back to Nanyuki town and onwards to Nairobi.
Ms Waiganjo said that only a bed and mattress will be provided at the camp and bikers are advised to carry a sleeping bag or beddings.
It will cost individual riders Sh15,000 and Sh9,000 for organised groups of not less than 10.
Family Affair, Impala Grounds, Nairobi
Fam fiesta, a family entertainment event, will be held at Impala grounds in Nairobi on Easter Sunday. The rendezvous will begin at noon and on the log is an array of activities for kids.
An electric train, horse rides, bouncy castles, clowns and face painting activities will keep children entertained as the parents engage in various activities including foosball, board games, miniature golf and darts. To allow parents time to enjoy the day uninhibited, children will be under the care of attendants. It will cost Sh300 per person to gain entry to the event.
Hakuna Matata Festival, Ole polos, Kajiado
The fifth edition of Hakuna Matata Festival will take place on Easter Sunday and promises revellers a fun time out of the city. The party will be held in Graceland Ole Polos, Kajiado County and will feature renowned artists and groups like P-Unit.
Top DJs like Crème De la Crème and Protégé will keep the partygoers on the dance floor. A standard ticket to the event is selling for Sh1,800 while a VIP is going at Sh5,000.
Soundfest Motor Show, Ngong race course
On the afternoon of Easter Saturday, motor enthusiasts will gather at Ngong Racecourse to show off the music and entertainment systems in their cars. At the event dubbed Soundfest Effect, cars with various music systems will play similar music at standard volumes and the audience will vote on which system brings out the best sound.
They will also vote on the beauty, classiness and condition of the cars. Outstanding cars will win various prizes, including free fuel. Into the night, guests will be entertained by Wyre and Kenrazy, among other performers.
Tickets cost Sh500 and Sh800 for VIP area access. The event is organised by Solami and Reality connection.
Religious concerts
Being a Christian holiday, churches in Nairobi will be hosting a number of events to mark the resurrection of Christ.
Traditionally, the Catholic Church will mark the crucifixion of Christ on Good Friday - an event that will get worshippers in a sombre mood. However, come Sunday, the service will be colourful as Christians mark the resurrection of Christ.
On Sunday afternoon, All Saints Cathedral will host the Easterfest Choral Musical at the Trinity Auditorium. The All Saints Cathedral Nairobi choirs will engage the congregation in worship songs meant to mark the victory of Christ over death.
According to Pastor David Kuria, Mavuno Church will be hosting Undeserving Concert. The concert will take place on the morning of Easter Sunday at Hill City Campus Athi River and will feature music, drama and dance. Popular gospel musicians like Atemi and Neema will keep the worshippers entertained.
