Young creatives sweep Kenya's top digital awards

Social media agencies,creatives in the creative economy celebrate in style. [David Gichuru,Standard]

Kenya's rising digital creatives swept top honors at the 9th Digital Media Festival and Awards Show 2025, with campaigns highlighting social issues and youth engagement taking center stage.

Tandem Network emerged as the evening's standout agency, winning Agency of the Year and Most Impactful Campaign of the Year for its "Sky Fest" initiative targeting women and girls.

The event, hosted by Go Gaga Experiential at The Tamarind Hotel on Langata Road, brought together agency teams, digital innovators and industry leaders, celebrating campaigns across Agency, Content, Publisher, Digital, Youth and Special Categories.

"Young creatives are reshaping how campaigns connect with audiences and inspire change," said Muthoni Gitobu, co-founder of Go Gaga Experiential.
Emerging talent takes spotlight

The Youth-Young Creative Awards highlighted Kenya's emerging talent. Michael Muraya was named Best Young Copywriter, Allan Kioko Best Young Content Creator, Neemo

Mungai Best Independent Young Creative, Faith Mwangi Best Young Innovator and Gichimu Ikua Best Young Art Director.

Bharat Tavares of Tandem Network was recognized as Creative Director of the Year, while Robert Kizito received Copy Writer of the Year and Kelvin Kaesa was declared Art Director of the Year.

Tandem Network's "Sky Fest" campaign earned accolades for Media Innovation, Experiential Campaign and Best Youth-Driven Campaign.

Denis Kajura was recognized as Graphic Designer of the Year, Colin Asiimwe received Marketing Leader of the Year, and Dorothy Kirabo claimed Strategist of the Year.