GoDown Arts Centre

Non-profit organization focused on arts, culture and the community in Nairobi & East Africa.

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If you've been wondering what the transformation is about, here's a flythrough of the new GoDown. What do you think? Let's build it together! Be part of the transformation! #GoDownTransforms
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Towards a Culture & Arts Policy for Nairobi — Nairobi City County Government, through @sanara_ke and working closely with The GoDown Arts Centre, is developing a Culture and Arts Policy for Nairobi. https://t.co/lAHhmO223P

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It’s here! Mark the date…

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Join Joy Mboya alongside Adriana Sansão, Agustina Besada & Hélène Chartier for The Neighbourhood Revolution: Shaping Healthy Cities webinar exploring community-led approaches to creating healthier, greener & inclusive cities. Register: https://t.co/Yubtaenfyr

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Through consultations, stakeholder engagements and public participation processes, the partnership continues to work towards ensuring that the policy reflects the realities, needs and aspirations of Nairobi’s diverse creative communities.

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Through @sanara_ke, Nairobi City County Government, working closely with The GoDown Arts Centre, is developing a Culture and Arts Policy for Nairobi. #SanaraKE https://t.co/30IdZEAd0Q

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Why the New GoDown Arts Center is a Game Changer for East Africa https://t.co/801tjHbjhd

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Follow the celebration of Patrick Mukabi’s life—an evening of candle-lighting, tributes, music, live painting, and a screening in honour of his life and work: https://t.co/iPdeQbp6e2

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Follow the celebration of Patrick Mukabi’s life—an evening of candle-lighting, tributes, music, live painting, and a screening in honour of his life and work. https://t.co/1oKAaNvkI1

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Change of Venue

Due to the rains, the venue for Patrick Mukabi’s candle-lighting evening has been moved from Kuona Artists' Collective to the National Museums of Kenya Amphitheatre. The event will take place today, Wed 29 April, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Please share widely!

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On Wednesday, 29th April 2026, from 4:00PM to 9:00PM at the same venue, a candle lighting evening will be held, featuring tributes, music, live streaming, and a screening in honour of his life and work.
All are welcome to come together and celebrate a life that touched many.

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Remembrance of Patrick Mukabi
A bonfire memorial celebration will take place on Tue, 28 April, from 4pm at @KuonaArtists. Friends, family, & the wider community are welcome to share memories &inspirations. A mural painting session will also take place.

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Beyond his own practice, Mukabi’s influence is deeply felt across a generation of artists whom he mentored over the years. His legacy lives on! Rest in peace, Panye!

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The GoDown mourns the passing of Patrick Mukabi, a master visual artist and mentor to a generation of artists!

We remember Patrick as a long-experienced artist known for his deft hand at light and shadow. This is portrayed in his colourful paintings of women at work in Nairobi.

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We’re excited to be part of the alignment around sustainable forestry, innovation, and scalable wood construction—looking forward to what’s ahead #GoDownTransforms

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Excellent meeting with partners advancing wood construction and sustainable forestry in Kenya and beyond.

Today’s breakfast highlighted how Kenya and Sweden are working together to promote sustainable commercial forestry, industrial timber processing, and champion large‑scale building with renewable materials.

Thank you @GoDownArts , @Arup , @GatsbyAfrica , @Lands_Kenya , The Rewildings and New Forest Asset Management.

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This Easter season, we reflect on transformation—not as a moment, but as a continuous practice. We find that in every piece of work you put in, something is always opening up new possibilities. Happy Easter from all of us at The GoDown!

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This week, we had the pleasure of hosting Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, Nika Dubrovsky of the David Graeber Institute, and Angie at The GoDown. They are pictured here with members of the GoDown team (far left and right), Joy and Catherine.

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Professionals from Kenyan cultural and creative Industries in active discussion with representatives of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs ahead of the #AfricaForwardSummit in May. Focus #CreationAfrica 🌍🎨🫱🏾‍🫲🏾

#CreationAfrica #CulturalDiplomacy #CreativeEconomy #Nairobi

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In attendance were Ms Rosemary Kariuki, CECM – Inclusivity, Public Participation and Customer Service; Ms Stella Kemunto, Deputy Director, City Culture and Arts, Ms Susan Mukuhi, Deputy Director, Tourism; county officials; and members of The GoDown team.

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Today, Nairobi City County Government & The GoDown held an introductory meeting as part of their long-standing partnership.

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The discussion reaffirmed a shared commitment to strengthening Nairobi’s cultural ecosystem and identified opportunities for deeper collaboration.