1.2768° s, 36.8270° E SARAKASI trust 1.3298° s, 36.6804° E THE HIVE Sarakasi Trust is a performing arts development organization working towards building capacity in the arts sector in Kenya. The Trust works as a mechanism for culture for development by effecting actual demonstrable transformation in the livelihoods of young people from low-income backgrounds and neighbourhoods, by expanding their scope, The Hive is an art studio where artists come together to paint and interact. networks and capacity through performance-based training, exchange programs and create paintings and have fun with the feel of the paint while interacting contracts and special projects that influence the young artist’s ability to reach a high with each other. The Hive is one of the residents at Karen Village and hosts level of professionalism and thus access a sustainable income. The Sarakasi Dome established artists and upcoming painters both of whom are willing to learn that is also the trust’s office, is a multifaceted space, suitable for theatre productions, and are constantly creating. Headed by Patrick Mukabi AKA ‘Panye’, they corporate functions, concerts, workshops and seminars, wedding receptions, children also function as a gallery and allow visitors. The Hive moved from its birthday parties, training programs and team-building activities among other things. It is original location in the CBD once its popularity resulted in demand for a also a rehearsal space. larger space. artistic space is open to visitors. 50nd3k4 145 50nd3k450nd3k4 144144 50nd3k4 145