The Pride of Kenya Awards (POKA) is an annual independent platform that celebrates and empowers Kenyan talents and brands making a difference through innovation, creativity, and social impact across over 100 categories.
POKA’s mission is to recognize the "extraordinary in the ordinary," providing support and sponsorship to emerging artists and professionals from grassroots to international acclaim.
About the Awards
Categories: Music, art, media, fashion, business, community impact, digital content creation, and more.
Voting Process: Public voting is conducted exclusively on the POKA website, contributing to the final score.
Prizes: Winners receive certificates of participation, merit, and a trophy. Exceptional talents may also receive cash prizes.
Recent Winners and Events
Yusuf Kayus: Digital Content Creator of the Year (Meme Category) – two consecutive years
Mount Kenya University: Excellence in Higher Education & Innovation (2025)
The Cluster: Overall Dance Group of the Year (December 2025)
Edition 3 Gala: Held at Nairobi Cinema (December 2025)
Upcoming Event: Partnering with Whiz Mario Collection for a fashion event on January 24, 2026, at the KICC in Nairobi
OneKitty Ensures Smooth Voting
POKA partnered with OneKitty to deliver a seamless, secure, and user-friendly voting experience:
Transparent Voting: Every vote counted is accurately recorded.
Ease of Access: Fans vote easily online, increasing participation.
Real-Time Tracking: Organizers monitor votes in real time, ensuring engagement metrics are clear.
Reliable and Scalable: OneKitty handled high volumes of votes without downtime during peak periods.
This system enhanced the credibility of the awards and allowed more people to participate in recognizing Kenyan talent.
Driving Awareness and Engagement
With OneKitty, POKA was able to increase public engagement by:
Allowing easy sharing of voting links across social media platforms
Giving regional and national talents greater visibility
Encouraging interactive experiences for fans beyond the award night
Conclusion
The Pride of Kenya Awards continues to celebrate and empower Kenyan talent. With OneKitty’s secure voting system, the awards achieved a smooth, transparent, and engaging voting process.
Support POKA and participate in voting through OneKitty to celebrate Kenya’s exceptional talent.
