Ferdinand Mwongela

Celebrating a meeting of cultures through food

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-11-17 09:21:00

Chef Mastromattei has also led a 10 days Italian Cuisine Workshop for upcoming chefs from the Kenya Utalii College.

Life lessons from Leonard Mambo Mbotela: "Be humble"

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 12:20:00

In an interview with The Sunday Standard in 2017, the late broadcasting legend Leonard Mambo Mbotela talked about what he has learnt over the years

Leonard Mambo Mbotela wasn't afraid of death, victim of fake news in the past

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 13:17:00

The late Kenyan broadcasting legend Leonard Mambo Mbotela wasn't afraid of death

Je huu ni ungwana?: How Leonard Mambo Mbotela's famous phrase was born

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 15:00:00

The unique, if slightly embarrassing origin, of the phrase that would make Mbotela a household name

How Leonard Mambo Mbotela met his wife

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 16:05:00

The late Leonard Mambo Mbotela kept his family life private, and few knew his wife and children, until quite recently.

How Leonard Mambo Mbotela would like to be remembered: In his own words

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-08 11:20:00

In the last few years of his life, the late veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela spoke a lot about his legacy.

Observer team decries slow pace of electoral reforms

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-22 09:35:30

The team notes that the Nadco process falls short of recommended changes saying the window of opportunity is running out two years before next election.

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead alongside their dog

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-27 18:55:00

Two-time Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their home in New Mexico, US.

Robin Sharma in Nairobi: Bestselling author's biggest life lesson

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-03-15 17:00:00

Sharma was hosted by Victoria Commercial Bank PLC in partnership with the Shree Visa Oshwal Community for an event dubbed ‘Everyday Leadership’ at the Sarit Centre where he was the speaker.

Gina Din Autobiography to be republished by American Firm

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-03-23 13:14:32

Gina Din Autobiography will be republished after she signed a major deal with Storyteller Media, a prestigious Los Angeles-based literary and talent agency.

Ngugi's Last Word: Literary icon to 'appear' on stage later next month

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-05-30 11:50:00

Ngugi to appear (by voice recording) in his play 'The Trial of Dedan Kimathi'.

A final performance: A look at upcoming play featuring Ngugi wa Thiong'o in pictures

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-05-31 16:50:00

is June, Kenyans will have a chance to hear and witness the late literary legend Ngugi wa Thiong’o in action in one of his plays, 'The Trial of Dedan Kimathi'.

The Trial of Dedan Kimathi: Show featuring late Ngugi wa Thiong'o opens

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-06-15 12:22:56

The Nairobi Performing Arts Studio will stage The Trial of Dedan Kimathi from June 19 to 29 at the Kenya National Theatre, featuring a recorded narration by the late Ngugi wa Thiong’o.