The venue has a sense of order. Two big displays flank the stage, which features a black background, the event logo, and a mic. Simple, clean.
By
Stanslaus Manthi
Lifestyle Reporter
Nation Media Group
I should become a stand‑up comedian, I think to myself in a half‑full fourteen‑seater matatu as I wait for it to get full. I am heading to the Nairobi International Comedy Festival gala and awards event, a festival that has been running since August 25, and I am excited; we are celebrating African stand‑up tonight.
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