It was a dull year as event organisers struggled to pull crowds

Sauti Sol in action, Luo Festival, at Carnivore Grounds. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

In 2021, planning a live event was a game of chance. Some events, such as Sol Fest, Sauti Sol’s concert, were well-attended, with 6,000 people in attendance while for others, attendance was surprisingly low, barely cracking 500 attendees.