Kenya Creator Economy Incubator 2025 (Stipend available)

Are you an emerging storyteller shaping the future of Kenya’s Creator Economy? Whether you’re producing content for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, podcasts, blogs, or any other digital platform, and you’re passionate about crafting stories that are bold, gender-equitable, and culture-shifting, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! This call is for creatives who are not only building their personal brands but also using storytelling as a powerful tool to challenge norms, inspire change, and reflect the diverse realities of Kenyan society. If you’re driven by purpose, creativity, and a desire to make a meaningful impact through digital media, now is the time to step forward and be part of a growing movement shaping the future of storytelling in Kenya and beyond.

The Creator Economy Incubator is part of the Skills Development pillar under the Entertainment and Media Hubs program. This innovative incubator is designed to empower emerging storytellers—including podcasters, skit makers, and social media content creators—to craft impactful narratives that promote gender equity and drive positive change in Kenya’s creative landscape.

Benefits of Creator Economy

• Learn from Njugush, who is leading the incubator, and other top content creators in Kenya.
• A monthly stipend
• 1-week immersive residency + 3 weeks of virtual masterclasses with top-tier creators.
• Story + content pitch sessions
• KES 400,000 grant (fr 2 outstanding creators)
• Creator kit (for top 8 creators)
• A vibrant community of like-minded changemakers

Check : University of British Columbia Fellowship 2025 in Canada | 4YF

Eligibility for Creator Economy

• This program is designed for
  • Social media content creators
  • Skit makers
  • Podcasters
• Applicants should be based in Kenya.

Also Check : Bonn International Fellowships in Germany 2026

Application

Before filling out the form, be ready to upload a 90-120 second video responding to the following prompts:

• Introduce yourself and share your journey into the creator economy.
• Tell them about the skills you’d like to improve and how this incubator program can support your growth.
• Share your biggest creative achievement.

Upload your videos to Google Drive or YouTube and share the link in the appropriate section of the form.

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