April Kamunde’s exhibition Fabric of Our Being explores themes of rest, sensuality, and contradiction through paintings, fabric, video, and sound installations
“Ngoone Mwaitu” is a poignant Kenyan film that explores the emotional neglect of aging fathers. A forgotten patriarch's sacrifices are forgotten during a traditional celebration to honour mothers.
This Father’s Day, celebrate the father figure in your life with one of these five carefully selected books, each offering a unique reflection on fatherhood.
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.
Paradise of Thorns showcased Eldoret’s rising theatre prowess and sparked a call for unity to transform Kenya’s stage culture, proving passion can fill auditoriums.
No Saints follows the journey of St Clair, a cult leader's daughter, who escapes that life but remains entangled in the web of drugs, secrets, and survival.
'The Day of the Jackal', 'The Biafra Story' author Frederick Forsyth died at 86 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his death.
A Kenyan play exposes the corrupt alliance between religious leaders and politicians who exploit congregants for money while silencing activists who challenge their crimes.
William Barton blends the ancient didgeridoo with diverse musical traditions and Kenyan violinists to create a powerful, cross-cultural story of land, spirit, and identity through music.
Faiz Francis Ouma’s powerful one-man play explores fatherhood, healing, and emotional vulnerability through a deeply personal performance blending storytelling, dance, and voiceovers.
The collection of short stories is attracting attention from major booksellers, with readers hailing it as a fearless critique of Kenya’s current political climate.
Ngabo El’Cesart is an Afro-futurist visual artist whose vibrant, culturally rich work and thoughtfully curated home space celebrate Black identity, creativity, and self-expression.
Bishop John CW emphasised that the film’s success signals a call for the church to actively engage and influence culture through the arts and entertainment sectors.
Ndung’u Mbithi’s solo exhibition Between the Bars uses intricate sisal weaving, painting, and installations to explore his personal struggles with suicide, alcoholism, mental health, and healing.
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 exhibition title itself is inspired by Between the Bars, a haunting song by American singer Elliott Smith, who battled addiction and mental illness.
Author Ngugi wa Thiong’o said he had no respect for people who did not know their mother tongue, calling it a form of enslavement.
The global literary community is mourning after the passing of writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who died at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness.
The 18th Affordable Art Show brought together over 400 East African artists and 4,000 visitors, showcasing diverse visual artworks and spotlighting issues like gender-based violence.
‘The Ties That Bind’ is a thought-provoking installation exhibition where five artists explore identity, memory, labour, and history through immersive works.
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