Maba Kids Talent Fest

Showcase your talent in art, sports, tech and more.
Open to ages 6–15.
Win prizes, gain exposure, & have fun!
KSH100 | April 10 – May 4

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Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Your voice is powerful! Practicing speaking early builds confidence for school and life. Imagine telling stories like your favourite book characters! Task: Record a 1-minute video about a topic of your choice (like "My Best Day Ever") Stand tall and speak clearly! You can speak in English or Kiswahili Upload: Video file (MP4 format, under 100MB) Use the submission form below
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Great speakers change the world! This skill helps you ace school presentations and share ideas like your heroes - from Wangari Maathai to Eliud Kipchoge! Task: Record a 2-minute speech about someone who inspires you Choose: Family member, athlete, or Kenyan hero Tips: Stand tall like a giraffe! Use expressive hands Share why they inspire you Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via form below
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Leaders persuade! Master this to advocate for change like UN negotiators or Kenya’s own climate activist Elizabeth Wathuti. Task: Prepare a 2-minute persuasive speech on one of the following: 📱 "Social media does more harm than good for Kenyan youth" ✏️ "Written exams should be replaced with project-based assessments" Key Requirements: ✔ Structured arguments (Claim + Evidence + Impact) ✔ Rebuttals (e.g., "Some say exams test memory, but real life tests skills!") ✔ Confident delivery (Eye contact, gestures, vocal power) Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) - waist-up framing preferred
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Neat writing helps everyone understand your brilliant ideas! It’s like giving your words a superhero costume. Task: Record a 1-minute video of yourself writing 1 paragraph of your choice. Show your clearest handwriting. Write about anything you love! (Example: "My favourite animal is..."). Upload: Video file (MP4 format, under 100MB). Use the submission form below.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Neat writing opens doors! Exams, compositions, and love letters all need clear words - just like President Obama's notes!" Task: Record a 1-minute video of yourself writing 5 sentences about "Why Trees Matter to Kenya." Judging on: Letter spacing. Consistency. Creative flair! Upload: Video file (MP4, under 100MB)
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Task: Write a 150–200 word essay on the topic: 📝 “Why My Ideas Can Change the World.” Once done, take a clear picture of your work. The focus is not only on the content but also beautiful, consistent, and legible handwriting. 📜 Guidelines: Use lined A4 paper. Write in blue or black ink – no pencil. Neatness, spacing, margins, and uniformity will be key. Upload: Picture (JPEG/PNG, under 10MB)
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Good manners make meals happy! Show us how you’d teach a baby elephant to eat politely." Task: Film a 1-minute video of yourself using: A knife and fork properly, A napkin (show how to use it!). Bonus points for polite conversation ("Please pass the..."). Be creative—imagine you’re teaching a messy baby elephant! 🐘 Upload: Video file (MP4 format, under 100MB). Submit using the form below.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Good manners impress! Learn skills for weddings, and fancy dinners! Task: Film yourself: Using knife/fork properly (continental style), Passing dishes politely, Napkin etiquette. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) - 2 mins max.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Task: Record a 2–3 minute video demonstrating proper table manners during a meal (breakfast, lunch, or dinner). You must explain or display the following: Proper table setting (basic – plate, spoon, fork, serviette, glass). How to sit properly and hold utensils. Etiquette while eating – e.g., chewing with mouth closed, saying “excuse me,” not talking with food in your mouth. Polite conversation – say something positive to the person you're eating with or role-play a kind, respectful dialogue. How to end the meal respectfully – e.g., thanking the host, clearing your space. 📋 Guidelines: You may do the video alone or with a family member/friend as a guest at the table. English or Kiswahili allowed (or both). Creativity in setup is allowed but must show respect, elegance, and confidence. Dress neatly as if attending a family dinner or formal meal. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB)
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Chores turn you into a home superhero! Tidying teaches responsibility (and makes parents smile!). Task: Film a 1-minute video of yourself doing any household chore, like any of the following: Making your bed (smooth sheets = superhero cape!). Folding clothes (bonus points for symmetry!). Wiping surfaces (defeat the dust villains!). Show your best speed + neatness! Upload: Video file (MP4 format, under 100MB). Submit using the form below.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Adulting starts now! These skills save money and make you independent - no more 'Mum, where's my shirt?'" Task Options: Clothes folding, or Dish washing, or any other chore. Upload: 1-minute tutorial video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • “Run the House Like a Pro” Task: Take full charge of at least 3 key household chores and record a 3–5 minute video showing your process and attitude while doing them. You must choose at least 3 of the following: Cleaning a room (sweeping, mopping, dusting, arranging), Doing laundry (hand wash or machine), Preparing a simple meal or snack, Washing dishes or cleaning the sink area, Watering plants, and tidying up compound, Organizing a shared space (kitchen, living room, shoe rack, bookshelves). Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB)
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • “My Everyday Hero Moment” Task: Create a short 1–2 minute video showing how you solved a small problem at home or school. For example, Helping find a lost item, or Making peace between two friends. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • “Fix It Like a Pro” Task: Spot a real-life problem at home, school, or neighbourhood, and show your step-by-step solution in a 2–3 minute video. For example, How to save water at home, how to organize books/school work better, how to make morning routines smoother e.t.c. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • “The Real World Fix” Task: Identify a problem in your community or school and propose a practical, impactful solution. Present it as a 3–4 minute video presentation. For example, How to deal with food waste at home/school, Creating a safe way for kids to cross a busy road, Reducing bullying through peer involvement e.t.c. Your solution can be: A physical product idea, A plan of action, A tech or digital-based tool, or A community project. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Turning trash into toys is magic! Inventors like you might create Kenya’s next famous toy." Task: Build a toy from locally available material (e.g., cardboard, bottles, fabric scraps). Film a 30-second video showing: How it works, and why it’s fun (e.g., "This car rolls because..."). Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via the form below.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Turning trash into toys is magic! Inventors like you might create Kenya’s next famous toy." Task: Build a toy from locally available material (e.g., cardboard, bottles, fabric scraps). Film a 1-minute video showing: How it works, and why it’s fun (e.g., "This car rolls because..."). Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via the form below.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Turning trash into toys is magic! Inventors like you might create Kenya’s next famous toy." Task: Build a toy from locally available material (e.g., cardboard, bottles, fabric scraps). Film a 1-minute video showing: How it works, and why it’s fun (e.g., "This car rolls because..."). Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via the form below.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Stories connect us all! Share a tale and you might become Kenya’s next great writer. Task: Record a video of yourself telling a 1-minute animal adventure story (e.g., "The Lion Who Lost His Roar"). Use voices and gestures to make it exciting! Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via the form below.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Africa’s next Chinua Achebe could be YOU! Stories preserve our culture like the baobab tree holds centuries of wisdom." Task: Record a video of yourself telling a 2-minute story on one of the following: 🐰 "The Clever Hare" (remix this folk tale), or 🏙️ "A Nairobi Adventure" (modern twist!). Tips: Use character voices and hand gestures. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) showing your face clearly.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Africa’s history lives through stories! Become the next Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o or Chimamanda Adichie – your voice matters!" Task: Record a 2-minute original story about one of the following: "A life-changing moment in your community" or "A Kenyan folk tale with a modern twist." Tips: Use vivid descriptions, add cultural details. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) with clear audio.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Art lets your imagination run wild! Drawing boosts creativity and helps you see beauty everywhere. Task: Draw your favourite safari animal (lion, elephant, giraffe, etc.). Use bold colours and fill the whole page. Take a picture of your creation. Upload: Photo (JPEG/PNG, under 10MB) of your artwork.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Art with purpose! Your poster could inspire a whole school to recycle – just like Wangari Maathai inspired forests!" Task: Design a poster (digital/handmade) about one of the following: ♻️ "Plastic-Free Kenya" or 🐘 "Save Our Elephants." Upload: Photo (JPEG/PNG, under 15MB) of your artwork.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Comics change minds! Address real issues like our heroes – from Lupita Nyong’o to eco-warriors! Task: Create a 6-panel comic (digital or hand drawn) on one of the following: "Albinism rights" (e.g., "Superhero with albinism saves the day!"), or "Climate hope" (e.g., "Kids planting 1M trees in Kenya"). Once done take a picture or download your creation. Upload: Image (JPEG/PNG, under 15MB).
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Music brings joy to the world! Your voice is unique – share it proudly like Kenyan stars. Task: Take a video of yourself singing 1 minute of any song: original, cultural, or popular. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via the form below.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Music unites! Share your cultural sound – from Benga to Genge, Kenya’s rhythm connects us all! Task: Take a video of yourself performing 1.5 minutes of a song of your choice (original, cultural or popular). Bonus: You can choose to add traditional/modern instruments. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) with clear audio.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Kenya’s music industry needs YOU! Record like Sauti Sol’s first demo – your sound could be next! Task: Take a video of yourself performing a 1.5-minute original song or instrumental cover. You will be judged on: Vocal/instrument technique, originality, and stage presence. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) – no heavy filters.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Scientists start small! Mixing safe ingredients teaches cause-and-effect – just like Kenya’s famous geysers! Task: Try this volcano experiment - Put 2 spoonfuls of baking soda in a cup, Add vinegar slowly – watch it fizz! Film your 1-minute reaction (say what you observe!) Explain in simple terms: "It fizzes because..." Safety: Do this outside or on a tray with adult help! Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via form below.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Movement is medicine! Sports build strong bodies and teamwork skills. Task: Take a 30-second video of yourself doing any sports skills like kicking a ball 3 times without stopping, bouncing 2 balls at once 5 times, skipping, or any other of your choice. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) via form below.
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Athletes train both body AND mind! Discipline in sports helps in school and life – just like Mariga’s football career! Task: Film a 30-second drill in a sport of your choice. For example - Football (dribbling 5 cones), Basketball (10 free throws), Athletics (hurdle jumps) or any other. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) showing full-body technique.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Go pro-level! Discipline here translates to career success – train like Oliech, play like Origi! Task: Film a 30-second showcase of your best technique in any sport of your choice. For example - ⚽ Football: 5 juggles with alternating feet, 🏀 Basketball: 10 free throws in a row, 🏃 Athletics: Hurdle form demonstration. Judging will be based on Precision & control, consistency (no pauses/breaks), and pro-level posture. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB) – full-body view required.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Tech is a tool! Learning to capture moments helps you see Kenya’s beauty. Task: Take 1 creative photo of one of the following - "Something taller than me" or "Something that makes me smile." Upload: Photo (JPEG/PNG, under 10MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Tech skills unlock the future! Learning early prepares you for jobs like AI ethicists or solar drone engineers! Task: Create 5-slide PowerPoint about "My Dream Career," then take a 2-minute video of yourself taking us through your PowerPoint presentation. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) via form
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • “Solve It with Tech” Task: Use digital tools to solve a real problem or create something with impact. Present your idea and output in a 3–4 minute video. Select one of the following projects: 1. Create a short website or blog using Google Sites or WordPress, or 2. Design a digital flyer/poster for a community cause using Canva, or 3. Record a video showing how to protect a phone or computer from online threats, or 4. Build a simple game or animation using Scratch or Code.org, or 5. Create a short digital budget tracker or timetable using Excel/Google Sheets. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Art speaks without words! Posters spread joy – just like Kenya’s bright matatus! Task: Create a poster on a topic of your choice for example, "My Favourite Animal" (add 1 fun fact!). Use: crayons, paints, or digital tools. Upload: Photo (JPEG/PNG, under 10MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Art with impact! Your poster could inspire a whole school to act – just like Wangari Maathai inspired millions to plant trees! Task: Design a poster (digital/handmade) about one of the following topics: 🗑️ "Keep Kenya Clean", or 🔒 "Stay Safe Online" or 🎉 "Celebrating Kenyan Culture." Once done, take a clear picture of your design. You will be judged based on: Clarity (message understood in 3 seconds), creativity (fresh angles on big issues), visual Punch (colours/layout that pops). Upload: Image (JPEG/PNG, under 15MB) via form below.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Design moves markets! Make Kenyan products globally competitive – just like Kiondo bags went international! Task: Redesign packaging for a local brand (e.g., Ketepa Tea, Daima Milk). Tools: Digital, or hand-drawn. Upload: Image (JPEG/PNG, under 15MB) of your design.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Business starts with imagination! Practice sharing ideas confidently. Task: Film yourself giving a 30-second "ad" for your pretend business, for example: "Hi! My [product] costs [price]. It’s special because..." Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Entrepreneurs lift nations! Your idea could be Kenya’s next big export – like coffee or M-Pesa! Task: Take a 2-minute video of yourself pitching one business idea of your choice for example Beaded jewellery, or Homework help app (Swahili/English). Be sure to include: Profit potential (Who will buy it?), and Presentation skills (Clear? Confident?). Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Entrepreneurs drive economies! Pitch like Silicon Savannah founders – your idea could be the next M-Pesa! Task: Create and take a video of yourself making a 2-minute pitch for any business idea e.g. "Maji Safi" water purification sachets, or "ShulePay" app for school fee installments. You will be judged on: problem solved, profit potential, and presentation flair. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Fashion is wearable art! Designing teaches patience and creativity. Task: Decorate a plain shirt using items like markers, paint, patchwork e.t.c. Model your creation in a 30-sec catwalk video. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Sustainable is stylish! Help reduce mitumba waste creatively – turn old into gold like Kenya’s upcycling pioneers! Task: Transform old clothes into one of the following: 1. T-shirt tote bag, or 2. Patched jeans. Once done, model your creation in a 30-second catwalk video. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Sustainable fashion is gold! Turn mitumba into high-value pieces like Kenya’s top designers! Task: Create & model one of the following: 👚 Kikoi crop top, or 👜 Denim bag. Once done model your creation in a 30-second catwalk video. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Poetry is music with words! It builds memory and rhythm skills. Task: Take a 1-minute video of yourself reciting a short poem of your choice. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Words move mountains! Poetry heals and protests across Africa – from Sitawa Wafula to Grandmaster Masese. Task: Take a 1.5 minute video of yourself reciting a poem by a Kenyan poet, or an original piece (theme: "Being Young in Kenya"). Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) with clear audio.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Poetry is protest & healing! Amplify your voice like Sitawa Wafula – your words could spark change! Task: Write & take a video of yourself performing a 1.5-minute poem titled "Being a Teen in Kenya Today." Themes to explore: Hopes vs. challenges, Social media pressures, and Cultural pride. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) with clear audio.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • Dance is cultural joy! It boosts coordination and self-expression—just like our Maasai warriors and genge stars! Task: Take a 1-minute video of yourself dancing to one of the following: Kenyan beats (Ohangla, genge, or your favorite song), or Your own rhythm (create something new!). Show your best moves—energy matters more than perfection! Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • Dance is our heritage! From Maasai jumps to Genge moves, your rhythm tells Kenya’s story. Task: Choreograph a 1.5-minute dance to one of the following: 🥁 Traditional beats (e.g. Ohangla, Mugithi), or 🎧 Modern Kenyan hits (Nyashinski, Nadia Mukami). Once done, take a 1.5-minute video of yourself performing your dance. You will be judged based on: Cultural authenticity, creativity & energy, and sync with music. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) - full-body view required.
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • Dance is cultural heritage! Whether traditional or hip-hop, your movement tells Kenya’s story – from Maasai warrior jumps to Nairobi genge flows! Task: Take a video of yourself performing a 2-minute choreographed piece to one of the following: 🥁 Traditional beats (e.g. Ohangla, Mugithi, Taarab), or 🎧 Modern Kenyan hits (e.g. Sauti Sol, Khaligraph Jones), or 💃 Your original fusion (mixing styles). You will be judged on Cultural authenticity, creativity & storytelling, and energy and precision. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB) – full-body view required.
Age Group: Junior (6-8)
  • "Tiny Fixers" Task: Think of something that makes life hard at home or school. It could be messy shoes, spilled water, too many toys everywhere, or anything! Now come up with a fun idea or tool that can help fix that problem. Draw a picture of your design, then record a short 1-minute video explaining what the invention does and how it helps. Upload: Video (MP4, under 100MB).
Age Group: Intermediate (9-12)
  • "Junior Innovators" Task: Look around your home or school and find a small challenge people face every day. Now design a simple gadget, machine, or solution that can make life easier. You can build a small model using cardboard, bottle tops, wires – anything at home! Take a short 2–3 minute video demonstrating or explaining the invention. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).
Age Group: Senior (13-15)
  • "Young Change-Makers" Task: Identify a problem in your school, community, or home that can be solved with an invention or innovation. Research similar solutions and then design your own. You can use tech (like coding or electronics), recycled materials, or anything to build a working prototype. Take a 3–5 minute video explaining the problem, the solution, and how it works. Upload: Video (MP4, under 200MB).

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