The inaugural Kibera Fashion Week, held in November 2022 along a railway line that runs through the middle of Kibera, offered five emerging creatives a platform to showcase their work, access mentorship, and engage in capacity building. The event generated increased sales and leads for the participants, created over 50 job opportunities, and garnered media attention that began to shift the prevailing perceptions and narratives about the community.

The 2023 edition included film screenings, panel discussions, and workshops to raise awareness about sustainable consumption and the local fashion industry. 15 designers were selected from more than 470 applicants to showcase their work and participate in training focused on peer-to-peer learning and knowledge sharing. The final showcase featured over 100 garments modeled by 20 talented models, along with performances by local artists, creating new opportunities for local hair and makeup artists, shoemakers, jewelry designers, and other creatives. The event attracted more than 5,000 attendees and received extensive media coverage.

Ultimately, the 2023 event created over 200 volunteer and job opportunities, opened new avenues for participating creatives, and continued to shift perceptions about the need to include Kibera and similar communities in the global creative landscape.