How Kenyan student won Sh7.6 million grant to build night club in Kenya

Jesse Mugambi, a Kenyan DJ and student currently pursuing his studies at the University of Brighton in England has won Ksh7.6 million (€50,000) in a global competition.

Mugambi edged out 300 entrants from 50 countries in a competition dubbed Save the Night whose results were announced in March.

His submission envisioned a unique nightclub which is transformed into a music studio during the day.

Below are a few facts about Jesse;

Mugambi is a student from the University of Brighton currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Design. This is the same University he previously graduated with a degree in architecture. 

Mugambi is also a DJ and his passion for music ignited as a young DJ in Nairobi, where he experienced firsthand the challenges aspiring musicians face prompting him to try and fix these challenges. 

His idea, the Studio Can-V, involves the use of shipping containers to make up the sustainable design. The idea champions the studio being built by local creatives with rich roots in the capital, which will also serve as a springboard to help new artists break into the music industry.

His winning idea was developed during his undergraduate studies at the same university.

Mugambi is one of the two winners of Jagermeister’s Save The Night competition which supports nightlife projects around the world. 

The other winning project was submitted by Holly Lester and Boyd Sleator from Northern Ireland. His win was announced by Kai Dechsling, the Director of Global Culture and Experiential Marketing.

Before embarking on the execution phase, Mugambi and Holly will engage in a preliminary session with one of the judges. This will ensure the winning projects attain their full potential.