{"id":19027,"date":"2026-02-18T13:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=19027"},"modified":"2026-02-18T13:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:34:37","slug":"sprite-unveils-its-that-fresh-campaign-in-kenya-blending-campus-activations-basketball-and-digital-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=19027","title":{"rendered":"Sprite Unveils \u2018It\u2019s That Fresh\u2019 Campaign in Kenya, Blending Campus Activations, Basketball and Digital Creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The story by Archeadious kubai<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Nairobi, Kenya \u2013 February 18, 2026 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Kenya\u2019s youth scene is set for an energetic boost following the launch of Sprite\u2019s new \u201cIt\u2019s That Fresh\u201d campaign \u2014 an ambitious, multi-month initiative combining music, sport, digital creativity and interactive campus experiences. The campaign debuted with a vibrant Valentine\u2019s Day event at the KICC COMESA Grounds, attracting more than 5,000 young attendees to celebrate the sounds, fashion and energy shaping contemporary youth culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Running from February to April, the campaign will expand nationwide through university engagements, basketball-themed campus activities inspired by NBA culture, product sampling tours and a digital creator challenge aimed at nurturing emerging talent and cultural innovators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Through this initiative, Sprite seeks to reaffirm its connection to street and youth culture by engaging audiences where their passions thrive \u2014 on courts, campuses, online platforms and within the music scene. The launch event set the stage with lively performances from Scar Mkadinali, Fathermoh, Ndovu Kuu, Tipsy Gee and Charisma, artists who collaborated on the campaign anthem and delivered an electrifying showcase that captured the brand\u2019s vibrant summer spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inbound697992230503450093-684x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inbound697992230503450093-684x1024.jpg 684w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inbound697992230503450093-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inbound697992230503450093-768x1151.jpg 768w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inbound697992230503450093-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/inbound697992230503450093.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Get Ready for \u2018It\u2019s That Fresh\u2019<br>Across the country, campuses will become creative hotspots through the Fresh Masterclasses, a workshop series led by Carrie Wahu, Tileh Pacbro and dance group Cluster. The sessions aim to equip students with practical knowledge in content production, digital promotion and storytelling \u2014 empowering them to translate creativity into meaningful opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Participants will also engage in the Sprite Fresh Challenge, a nationwide digital contest encouraging students to share innovative takes on everyday heated moments. Each month, 151 participants will earn recognition through a tiered reward structure, with prizes totalling KES 3 million \u2014 a significant contribution to Kenya\u2019s growing creator economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>On the sporting front, Sprite is collaborating with university basketball programmes to host campus court takeovers at Kenyatta University, Moi University, Maseno University and Dedan Kimathi University. Activities will include NBA-styled courts, trick-shot exhibitions and fashion-focused courtside showcases, blending athleticism with self-expression and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>These campus experiences will be complemented by regional activations across Nairobi, the Rift Valley and the Lake region, creating immersive engagements designed to captivate the senses and invite young people into dynamic, refreshing spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Co-Creating a Fresh Cultural Experience<br>Sprite is also partnering with emerging creators and digital platforms to produce exclusive content, promotions and interactive experiences. By collaborating directly with communities driving trends, the campaign positions refreshment as an inclusive cultural exchange that unfolds both offline and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Juliana Kituma, Director of Frontline Marketing at Coca-Cola Kenya, noted that the 2026 campaign aims to strengthen the brand\u2019s presence in youth-centric spaces. She emphasised that \u201cIt\u2019s That Fresh\u201d focuses on creating memorable experiences across music, basketball, campus life and digital platforms \u2014 encouraging young people to express themselves, connect with their passions and transform everyday moments into something remarkable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Ultimately, the campaign goes beyond product promotion, positioning Sprite as a platform for expression and opportunity \u2014 supporting creativity in music, sport and digital spaces while amplifying the voices shaping Kenya\u2019s evolving cultural identit<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The story by Archeadious kubai Nairobi, Kenya \u2013 February 18, 2026 Kenya\u2019s youth scene is set for an energetic boost following the launch of Sprite\u2019s new \u201cIt\u2019s That Fresh\u201d campaign \u2014 an ambitious, multi-month initiative combining music, sport, digital creativity and interactive campus experiences. 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