The venue for the 2022, Sol Fest has been moved from Fox Drive-in Thika road to the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

In an announcement made on Monday, Sauti Sol through SolFest management said that the change has been necessitated by the significant increase in criminal activity over the recent months –affecting the said venue (Fox Drive-In).

“SolFest is moving to a new venue for its 2022 edition, and we are happy to announce that we shall be partnering with the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) to host this year's event on December 17th 2022.,”

According to the organizers of the concert, a lot of consultations happened before the upcoming Festival was moved to KICC.

“Sol Fest Corporation’s number one priority is the safety of our patrons, artists, and partners.

"Following consultation with our security service providers, who have also consulted with various security agencies, it was established that the areas surrounding the previous location of choice for SolFest (Fox Drive-In, Thika Road), has had a significant increase in criminal activity over the recent months,” the statement said. 

The SolFest management added that they are using their 2021 edition as a benchmark and therefore they are not ready to disappoint their fans.

“Having had a secure event in 2021, it is in retaining our security standards and ensuring that the location is fit for all stakeholders that deemed it necessary to change venue from FOX DRIVE-IN to KICC.

The statement added that; “We wish to express our sincere gratitude to the wonderful team at Fox Drive-In, a quintessentially Kenyan venue, and the supporting stakeholders for their partnership.

“We appreciate your patience and look forward to having a great and safe time with you at Sol Fest 2022,”.

The following artistes have been lined up to perform at Sol Fest;

Octopizzo, Harmonize, Nviiri the Storyteller, Bensoul, Sauti Sol, Matata, Burukyln Boyz, Brandy Maina, Charisma, Nadia Mukami and Fena Gitu.

DJ we have; Fully Focus, Kaneda, CNG &Cream, Grauchi, DJ KK and DJ Lordwin with NRG’s DJ Xclusive as the official MC.

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