Gaming During Kenyan Public Holidays: What to Play This Long Weekend
Long weekends are the best gaming sessions. Here are game recommendations for every type of Kenyan gamer with free time.
James Kiprop
Senior Gaming Editor at GameStop Kenya. Passionate about RPGs and fighting games.
Kenya has 12 public holidays a year and most of them fall on days with nowhere to be and a lot of time to fill. Here is how to make the most of your gaming long weekend.
The Solo Campaign Weekend
Long weekends are when you start a 30-hour story game and actually finish it. God of War Ragnarök, Cyberpunk 2077, Resident Evil 4 Remake, or Hogwarts Legacy — pick one, charge your controller, and disappear for 48 hours. Order delivery and ignore your phone.
The Crew Gaming Weekend
Gather 4–8 people, set up FIFA tournament brackets, and run a full cup competition with KSh 500 per person entry fee. The winner takes home the pot. Add Tekken 8 side tournaments for variety. A full day of this with food and drinks is genuinely better than anything happening in a Nairobi club on a Friday.
The Online Grind Weekend
Use the long weekend to finally rank up in your competitive game — whether that is EA FC Division Rivals, Tekken 8 ranked, or Call of Duty. No work distractions mean longer, more focused sessions and faster rank progression.
What to Buy Before the Weekend
GameStop Kenya delivers same-day in Nairobi CBD. Order before 2 PM on Thursday and have your game ready for the Friday public holiday. M-Pesa payment, no card required.
