About Us

KIBALI AWARDS is an annual Kenyan award initiative founded in 2020. The third edition was held on November 29th, 2025.

Vote of thanks

Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 KIBALI AWARDS a success. Your support, participation, and presence gave this edition its impact. We appreciate our sponsors, partners, nominees, winners, guests, and the entire production team. Your commitment and energy strengthened our vision. We look forward to building an even stronger edition next year.

AWARDS CATEGORIES

  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – CENTRAL REGION
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – COAST REGION
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – LOWER EASTERN REGION (KAMBA)
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – UPPER EASTERN REGION (MERU)
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – LOWER NYANZA REGION (KISII)
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – LOWER RIFT VALLEY REGION (MAASAI)
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – UPPER NYANZA REGION (LUO)
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – UPPER RIFT VALLEY REGION (KALENJIN)
  • ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – WESTERN REGION
  • EAST AFRICA CHOIR OF THE YEAR
  • EAST AFRICA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • EAST AFRICA COLLABO OF THE YEAR
  • GOSPEL DJ OF THE YEAR
  • MALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
  • FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
  • MOST PROMISING ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
  • MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
  • REGIONAL RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
  • GOSPEL RADIO OF THE YEAR
  • GOSPEL SHOW OF THE YEAR
  • SONG OF THE YEAR
  • ONLINE / DIGITAL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
  • VIDEO OF THE YEAR
  • PREACHER OF THE YEAR
  • DIASPORA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
  • PROMOTER OF THE YEAR

THE PROCESS

WHO WE ARE

We are a group of individuals who are like minded with an aim of seeking to award the hardworking, determined individuals and those that are in different areas in the gospel industry : gospel artistes, gospel djs, radio/tv presenters among other categories

NOMINATIONS

Members of the public can nominate individuals they believe deserve recognition in each award category. Gospel artists, DJs, and radio or TV presenters may also submit self-nominations.

VOTING

The winners will be decided by the highest number of votes from the public. Voting will be done through website, mobile application and USS

Schedule Plan

Thank you for following the 2025 KIBALI AWARDS program. The sessions ran smoothly because of your cooperation and timely participation. Your engagement kept the event organized and lively from start to finish. We appreciate everyone who stayed with us through each segment. We look forward to hosting you again in the next edition.

Submissions Begins - 1st September 2025

KIBALI AWARDS 4TH EDITION

The 4th Edition is now in motion. Expect new milestones, refined categories and a bigger platform for gospel talent. More details coming soon.

KIBALI LAUNCH GALLERY

ALL EDITIONS

Kibali Awards Gallery | Gospel Awards Kenya
Kibali Awards Gallery | Gospel Awards Kenya
Kibali Awards Gallery | Gospel Awards Kenya
Kibali Awards Gallery | Gospel Awards Kenya
Kibali Awards Gallery | Gospel Awards Kenya
Kibali Awards Gallery | Gospel Awards Kenya

WHATS HAPPENING AT KIBALI AWARDS

Our sponsers & partners

Our Sponsors & Partners. Together, we make the Kibali Awards possible.