The SomaStars
Reading Arena
Timed quiz battles, story challenges, and knowledge showdowns — happening every Saturday & Sunday. Pick a topic, enroll your child, and let them compete against readers across Kenya.
Mirror & Me Story Circle
Identity & Culture · 5:00 AM
Members KES 134 · Ally KES 200
NovaReader12
Nairobi · 32 wins
CometKid07
5 wins
You · pick your alias
Join to compete
Real names hidden · Aliases only
Start a League →This Weekend
May 30 – May 31Saturday, May 30
🌍 African Stories & History
African Legends Finals Bowl
KES 200
0/14 kids enrolled
🤖 Technology & AI
Wires & Nerve Graphic Debate
KES 200
0/14 kids enrolled
💰 Finance & Money
Rich Dad Challenge Bowl
KES 200
0/16 kids enrolled
♻️ Environment & Climate
Julie of the Wolves Survival Cup
KES 200
0/14 kids enrolled
Sunday, May 31
🔬 Science & Nature
Natural World ChampionshipKES 200
0/14 kids enrolled
🎭 Identity & Culture
The Poet X Slam ChampionshipKES 200
0/14 kids enrolled
⚡ Adventure & Action
Around the World in 80 Days RaceKES 200
0/16 kids enrolled
💼 Business & Entrepreneurship
Young Entrepreneur Grand PrixKES 200
0/14 kids enrolled
Next Weekend
Jun 6 – Jun 7Saturday, June 6
🎭 Identity & Culture
Mirror & Me Story CircleKES 200
0/20 kids enrolled
💥 Comics
Tintin Map & Story ChallengeKES 200
0/22 kids enrolled
🌍 African Stories & History
Wangari Tree Planting QuizKES 200
0/20 kids enrolled
🧠 Mental Health & Wellbeing
Lifetimes Feelings JourneyKES 200
0/18 kids enrolled
Sunday, June 7
⚡ Adventure & Action
Brave Kids Story SprintKES 200
0/22 kids enrolled
🐉 Fantasy & Mythology
Spider King Trickster TalesKES 200
0/20 kids enrolled
🔬 Science & Nature
Jane Goodall Chimp QuizKES 200
0/22 kids enrolled
🤖 Technology & AI
Code a Sandcastle SprintKES 200
0/18 kids enrolled
From Enrollment to Champion in 4 Steps
No special equipment. No commute. Just a smart kid, a device, and the will to win.
Pick an Event
Browse by topic, age group, or weekend slot. Each event has a theme, a time, and a competitor limit.
Enroll & Pay
Secure a spot. Slots fill fast — especially weekend morning events. Payment via M-Pesa or card.
Join on the Day
A join link is sent to you before the event. Your child opens the SomaStars app and enters the live competition room.
Compete & Win
Timed quiz rounds, story challenges, and knowledge battles. Winners earn XP, badges, certificates, and bragging rights.
Ally or Active Member?
Both can battle in Arena. Members get a better price, double XP and the full SomaStars library.
Ally
Free to join · pay per battle
- ✓Join any Arena battle (KES 300)
- ✓Auto-joined to your school league
- ✓Join private leagues via invite link
- ✓Earn XP, climb under your star alias
- ✓Weekly progress via WhatsApp · 1st battle FREE
Active Member
Full SomaStars subscription
- ✓Everything in Ally, KES 100 off every battle
- ✓CREATE private leagues + captain badge
- ✓2× XP in every league
- ✓Early access to popular battles
- ✓Borrow physical comic books weekly
- ✓2 alias rename tokens / year · priority support
Ready to Enter the Arena?
Spots are limited each weekend. Enroll before they fill up.