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Film your video
Answer the two questions on camera. 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Hold your phone upright. Speak clearly and honestly.
How it works
From idea to entry in four steps
The Learnflix Dream Big Challenge runs 1 June 2026 – 31 August 2026. Top 10 entries share a KES 113,500 prize pool, paid via M-PESA.
Built for Kenya
Your story deserves a national stage
From Nairobi to Kisumu, Mombasa to Eldoret — young Kenyans are building the next generation of businesses. Tell us yours.
Your brief
Two questions. Your honest answer.
That is the entire brief. Be specific — the more real and detailed your story is, the stronger your entry will be. This is not a production competition. It's a story competition.
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What is your entrepreneurial dream?
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What do you need to learn to make it happen?
Speak Swahili, English, or a mix — all welcome. One honest take beats ten rehearsed ones.
How to enter
Four steps
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Go to the form
Visit this page on your phone or the Learnflix Kenya app. Fill in your details and verify your phone number by SMS.
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Upload & submit
Upload your video file and add a short description. Double-check your M-PESA number — that is where your prize goes if you win.
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Wait for results
Results announced by 30 September 2026. We will contact you by SMS and email. Share your entry with #DreamBigChallenge.
Judging criteria
What judges look for
Each entry is scored across four weighted axes by the Learnflix Kenya panel. Production quality is not one of them.
35%
Clarity of Dream
How clearly and specifically does the entrant describe their entrepreneurial ambition? Is it a real, grounded vision?
30%
Learning Insight
How well does the entrant identify what they need to learn? Is it specific, honest, and actionable?
20%
Authenticity
Is the story personal and real? Does it feel like a lived experience rather than a rehearsed pitch?
15%
Communication
Is the message clear and easy to understand? Production quality is NOT a factor — clarity is.
Important
Production quality does not affect your score. A video filmed on a basic Android phone scores the same as one filmed professionally. The judges are watching for your story, not your studio.
Filming tips
Your phone is all you need
You don't need a professional camera. Here's how to make a basic phone shot look great.
Film outside or near a window — natural light makes the biggest difference.
Hold your phone vertically (upright) and keep it steady.
Find a quiet spot away from traffic and wind so we can hear you clearly.
Look at the camera lens when you speak, not at your own face on the screen.
Speak from the heart — one honest take beats ten rehearsed ones.
You don't need a script — just know the two questions and speak naturally.
Key dates
Mark these on your calendar
| 1 June 2026 | Competition opens — submissions accepted from today |
| 31 August 2026 | Final deadline — 23:59 EAT. No late entries accepted under any circumstances. |
| ~15 September 2026 | Judging in progress — all entries reviewed by the Learnflix Kenya panel |
| 30 September 2026 | Winners announced — via SMS, email, and on learnflix.co.ke and social media |
| 14 October 2026 | M-PESA prize payouts initiated to all 10 placed winners |
Video brief
Answer two questions on camera: (1) What is your entrepreneurial dream? (2) What do you need to learn to make it happen? 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Vertical (9:16). Swahili, English, or a mix. MP4, MOV or WebM file, maximum 250 MB. Speak clearly — minimum 480p with audible audio.
Ready to enter?
Complete the entry wizard. Phone verification and video upload are required.