- The Mataha Experience Kikuyu Cultural Festival was largely attended by women, sparking debate online
- Despite the event being fun and extremely colourful, many noted the low turnout of male attendees
- Social media users praised the women for enjoying themselves independently, highlighting freedom, self-sufficiency, and the breaking of traditional norms
A video has gone viral showing hundreds of women dancing and singing at the popular Kikuyu Cultural Festival, known as the Mataha Experience.
Source: Facebook
The clip captures the event, clearly dominated by female attendees, who looked vibrant and colourful in their vitenge outfits while enjoying themselves to the fullest.
The Mataha Experience, held on Saturday, February 27, at Imani grounds in Ruiru, Kiambu county saw the wide white tents filled to capacity thanks to the massive turnout of women.
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Throughout the event, only women could be seen on the dance floor as the DJ played lively music that kept them on their feet.
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The master of ceremonies repeatedly engaged the crowd, which responded with vigour and energy.
A few men were visible, but spotting them was almost like needing binoculars, sparking debate across social media.
Many questioned whether young men had stopped attending social events or spending money, while others suggested they had simply decided to stop trying to please women.
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While some argued men were busy with work, family, and self-development, others noted it was harmless fun, benefiting organisers and service providers.
Kimendero Wajosto:
“Is Mataha meant for men? I think it’s a women’s event, just like Ngemi. We are busy with work, family, and prayers. Events like this are just entertainment; we want to go to Heaven when the time comes.”
Faizol Qui:
“Women are finally free from the belief that only men can offer them happiness or completeness. This shows we don’t need men to have fun, we can enjoy ourselves.”
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Nyota Ni Mimi:
“Their wives probably won’t let them go out late, especially in this rainy season. A good example of ‘what a man can do, a woman can do better.’”
Samwel Kimaru Gaita:
“Many men have adopted the strategy of self-improvement: eating healthy, reading more, investing, living within their means, sleeping six hours minimum. They simply have no time for this.”
John Kedi:
“What’s the big deal with women having fun? It’s good business for the organisers and service providers. Everyone should do what makes them happy; it doesn’t have to be about men or women.”
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