MOMBASA

Why Mombasa?

Mombasa has long been a crossroads — a place where cultures, ideas, and forms of expression have met, mingled, and evolved over centuries. Its deep-rooted Swahili heritage, global connections, and rich storytelling traditions make it a natural home for creative voices. Today, the city is home to an active community of media practitioners, artists, and storytellers who are building new narratives and pushing boundaries across the field.

Baraza Media Lab chose Mombasa not only for its historical importance, but for its growing potential — to support and spotlight local talent, to build networks of collaboration, and to ensure that the voices from this region are heard, supported, and celebrated.

Membership at Baraza Media Lab Mombasa

We believe that a thriving community is built on active participation and shared values. Our membership is application-based, ensuring that each individual not only benefits from the resources available but also contributes to the collective growth of our community. This approach creates a purposeful community where members feel seen, supported, and genuinely connected

Membership Benefits

Work, Meet, Create

Enjoy full access to all our coworking spaces, meeting rooms, production studios, phone booths, and member bars—with coffee, tea, and refreshments on hand. Drop in anytime across hubs in Nairobi, Kisumu, Nakuru, and Mombasa.

Host with Ease

Bring your community together—members can host up to three events a year at no venue cost, with priority booking at their local hub.

Spotlight on You

Get featured across Baraza’s platforms—from our newsletter to social media—spotlighting your work and your story.

First to Know, First in Line

Whether it’s a contract, event, or paid opportunity, members are the first we reach out to for Baraza-led gigs and projects.

Curated Gatherings, Just for You

From intimate meetups to larger-scale events with partners, members get access to experiences designed to connect and inspire.

Always Connected

Tap into our digital community platform—share your wins, ask for support, exchange ideas, and meet potential collaborators.

Ask. Offer. Connect.

Take part in a peer-to-peer system where you can request help, offer skills, and plug into shared opportunities.

Priority Seats in Baraza Programs

Members get early access and consideration for Baraza-led programs and creative labs.

Discounted Rates for Your Events

Enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers when booking Baraza spaces for your own use beyond the included events.

What’s on at the Lab?

From the lyrical flow of mashairi and ngonjera to thoughtful vikao vya jioni (fireside chats), Baraza Media Lab – Mombasa hosts gatherings that reflect the county’s creative depth and cultural richness. Expect open mic nights that spotlight coastal poetry and spoken word, hands-on photography workshops, and conversations with journalists, artists, and storytellers shaping new narratives. Whether you’re here kusikiliza, kujifunza, au kuchangia, the space is always active with moments of exchange, reflection, and growth.

Host Your Event at Baraza Media Lab - Mombasa

Right in the heart of Mombasa’s CBD, our space offers more than just a venue — it’s a hub where coastal creativity, conversation, and community meet. Whether you’re organising a poetry night, vikao vya maono, media training, or an intimate screening, our space is designed to hold thoughtful gatherings that reflect the energy and ideas of this region. Submit your request through the private events form — just select Mombasa in the dropdown and our local team will follow up.

A Space that Supports, Connects, and Grounds the Sanara Mission

From hosting training sessions led by our program partners to providing a safe, welcoming space with key amenities like a prayer room and mother’s room, the Mombasa hub serves as an anchor for the Sanara program at the Coast. Beyond the city centre, the Baraza team also works alongside creatives in Likoni, Changamwe, Mtwapa, and beyond—ensuring inclusion across the region.

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Shazmeer Enterprises
4th Floor, Moi Avenue,
Mombasa

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Baraza Beyond Mombasa

 Enjoy full access to all our coworking spaces, meeting rooms, production studios, phone booths and member bars in the different parts of the country.

Nairobi – Riverside

Where Baraza first opened its doors—offering space, tools, and community for media thinkers and makers.
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Nairobi – Industrial Area

A practical space where artists and creative entrepreneurs work, experiment, and host community-driven events.
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Kisumu

Our lakeside home for storytellers and artists reimagining culture from the west.
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Nakuru

A new pulse in the Rift—built in partnership with local creatives and cultural trailblazers.
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Vacancies

We currently have no openings but kindly check out and subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter Barua Ya Baraza for vacancies and opportunities within the broader ecosystem