Share,
Submit,
Connect.

One place for everything — submit a story, share art, list an event, or just get in touch.

■ Your story
Before you submit
  • You can submit completely anonymously — no name required.
  • Your story belongs to you. We will never publish without your consent.
  • Every submission is reviewed before it goes live.
  • You can request removal at any time, no questions asked.
  • Bambi reads every submission personally.

"Your story doesn't need to be dramatic, resolved, or complete. It just needs to be true."

Read published stories →
◈ Submit your work to The Collective
What we accept
  • Poems, essays, spoken word recordings
  • Dance and movement videos
  • Podcast episodes and audio work
  • Music and original compositions
  • Photography, illustration, painting, visual art
  • Mixed media and experimental work
Important
  • The Collective is for queer Kenyan artists.
  • Submission is completely free. Always.
  • You retain all rights to your work.
  • We review submissions and confirm within 5 working days.
▶ List your event on the Artist Board
Artist Event Board
  • Free for all queer Kenyan artists and collectives.
  • We do not take a cut or commission on tickets.
  • Events go live within 48 hours of approval.
  • Submit at least 2 weeks before the event date.
  • We reserve the right to decline listings that do not fit the platform's purpose.

"This board exists because queer artists deserve visibility — and a platform shouldn't charge for that."

See current listings →

Just want
to talk?

Whether it's a question, a collaboration idea, a press enquiry, or something you wanted to say — this is the place. Everything gets read personally. Not by an algorithm.

Good to know
  • Bambi reads every message personally.
  • Response time is usually 2–5 working days.
  • For art submissions or event listings, use the dedicated tabs above — they make the process faster.
Other ways in
  • Submit a story: use the Story tab above
  • Submit art to The Collective: use the Art tab
  • List an event: use the Event tab

"I read every message that comes in. This is a one-person operation — that's both the limitation and the point."