Nairobi residents, especially young people and commuters, are increasingly using the area outside the Kenya National Archives as an evening entertainment spot. Between about 7pm and 9pm, people gather for live music, dancing, worship sessions and occasional football screenings. The activities provide affordable entertainment while commuters wait for traffic and transport queues to ease. The trend shows how Nairobi residents are creatively turning public spaces into places for relaxation, entertainment and social interaction.

Rhythm as Archives Becomes Evening Entertainment Spot 

The location outside the Kenya National Archives in Nairobi's Central Business District has turned into a hotspot for entertainment with residents enjoying live music, dancing, worship and some movie screenings. 

The newly renovated outdoor space has proved to be very popular amongst people in the CBD who are coming off work. Some commuters have been opting to enjoy some free entertainment.

There is usually entertainment between 7pm and 9pm such as gospel and secular music. However, there have also been prayer and worship sessions plus big screen football match screenings.

This has become a cheap way for some residents in Nairobi to enjoy some entertainment. "It's very relaxing to watch the performances whilst we wait for the evening rush hour to settle," a regular attender told Citizen Digital.

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This has also shown how people in Nairobi are being creative and turning public spaces into impromptu entertainment spots. This is also attractive to those who may not want to spend money on clubs and concerts as they can enjoy something free in the open air.