Writing Right Na Kinya Awards 2026: Celebrating Creativity, Community and Storytelling
Imagine a room full of creatives of all sorts, writers exchanging ideas with poets, visual artists displaying their work, dancers moving to the rhythm of celebration, models confidently showcasing creativity and storytellers connecting through a shared passion for expression. For many, such a gathering may seem foreign or distant, but it is entirely possible. That is exactly what the Writing Right Na Kinya Awards Ceremony 2026 set out to create.
Held on 23rd May 2026 at YWCA Central, Nairobi, the event brought together creatives from diverse disciplines under the theme “More Good Days Together.” More than just an awards ceremony, it was a celebration of talent, resilience, community and the power of storytelling in all its forms.
The Writing Right Awards is an annual recognition platform dedicated to celebrating exceptional talent across categories such as poetry, short stories, creative nonfiction, scriptwriting, blogging, digital storytelling, literature content creation and other emerging forms of creative expression. The platform seeks to amplify voices, create opportunities and encourage writers and storytellers to continue pursuing their craft.
Throughout the ceremony, attendees witnessed a vibrant display of creativity. Models graced the stage, dancers captivated the audience with energetic performances and visual artists showcased the beauty of storytelling beyond the written word. The event served as a reminder that creativity is not confined to a single medium. It thrives wherever people dare to imagine, create and share their stories.
The highlight of the day was the recognition of outstanding creatives whose work demonstrated excellence, originality and impact. Winners received certificates and gained access to valuable opportunities including increased visibility, publication prospects, networking opportunities and consideration for mentorship programs designed to support their growth as creatives.
Beyond the awards, the event created a space for meaningful connections. Emerging writers met established creatives, collaborations were sparked and conversations about the future of literature and storytelling flourished. It reinforced the idea that creative communities grow stronger when they celebrate one another’s achievements and create room for collective success.
As the ceremony came to a close, one message remained clear: good stories have the power to bring people together, inspire change and create more good days for everyone. The Writing Right Na Kinya Awards Ceremony 2026 was not only a celebration of achievement but also a testament to the vibrant creative spirit that continues to thrive in Kenya and beyond.
The journey does not end here. If the 2026 edition was any indication of what is possible when creatives come together, then the future is even more exciting. As Writing Right Na Kinya continues to grow, participants, supporters and creatives alike are encouraged to keep an eye on the 2027 edition. Plans are already underway to make it bigger, better and more impactful than ever before.
To every writer, storyteller, artist and dreamer, this is your invitation to keep creating. The awards may have concluded, but for the top 17 winners, the journey continues through an intensive writers’ bootcamp designed to nurture their talent and sharpen their craft. Read more about what happened next here: Writing Right Na Kinya Awards 2026: Nurturing the Next Generation of Writers. We look forward to celebrating even more talent, more stories and more good days together in 2027.