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Ephemerals, curated by Danda Jaroljmek at Circle Art Gallery, is a reflective solo exhibition that translates personal experience and emotional memory into visual form.
Cerami is one of Italy’s leading contemporary visual artists, known for blending art, technology and storytelling through digital art, video mapping and public installations.
Through narration, acting, sound, and screen projection, it tells the story of a young woman whose life is turned upside down after the death of her father.
Kyamwilù is an upcoming Akambawood vernacular feature film inspired by Machakos' gravity-defying Kyamwilu Hill that follows the dramatic, folklore-infused rivalry between twin brothers torn apart.
Ugandan artist Edison Mugalu’s Dancing Lights II explores movement, light and reflection through 31 vibrant paintings, transforming everyday African scenes into captivating works of art.
Kyamwilù, a Kamba vernacular film by Akambawood, explores twin brothers Kyalo and Mwilu caught in love, jealousy and betrayal, blending folklore, culture and family conflict ahead of its premiere.
The recognition marks Kibinge's second major lifetime achievement honour, further cementing her status as one of Africa's most influential creative and cultural leaders.
A former editor reflects on working with Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, highlighting how his linguistic convictions, political philosophy, and editorial discipline reshaped African publishing.
Running from May 9 to June 21 at Nobody Owns Me Gallery at Kibera Arts District, the exhibition is curated by Santana Sino, exploring memories, experiences, traditions, and spiritual beliefs.
Self-taught Kenyan photographer and visual artist Thandiwe Muriu has earned global acclaim for her vibrant portraits celebrating African identity, culture and female empowerment.
White Days is a stage production by Saumu Kombo, Martin Kigondu and Brian Gaitan that follows a young poet living with endometriosis as she navigates love, financial strain and emotional hardship.
Exhale is a one-woman play set across major moments in Kenya’s recent history, following Njeri’s life from the 1998 US Embassy bombing through the 2007 to 2008 post-election violence.
Collins Sakwah draws on Kenya’s Gen Z protests and crime fiction ambitions in new books exploring protest violence, political corruption and Nairobi’s criminal underworld.
Michael Warui's The 12 Letters Kingdom Economics explores tithing, ethical leadership, and spiritual maturity, urging Christians to rethink church giving and accountability.
The Asian Literary Festival 2026 in Nairobi brings together 100 writers from Africa and Asia for a three-day celebration of books, poetry, culture, and dialogue across multiple city venues.
Yvonne Wamuyu’s memoir How to Date a Nyeri Woman has stirred renewed discussion in Kenya on entrenched stereotypes, using relationships and identity as a lens to examine cultural labels.
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, here are five fiction reads, from witty satire to reflective literary works, that offer comfort, humour, introspection and emotional grounding.
Kaloki Nyamai is exhibiting at the 2026 Venice Biennale as one of 111 artists, showcasing immersive, Kamba-inspired installations that explore memory, identity, and cultural continuity.
The Gods Must Be Krazy is a satirical comedy about a couple whose marriage plans spiral into chaos as traditional expectations clash with modern relationships on culture and dowry.
Actor Gitura-Kamau is staging I Speak My Father in Kilifi on Father’s Day, bringing together spoken word, poetry, music and storytelling performances that explore the complexities of family.
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