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The event, themed on social justice and equality, saw more than 100 submissions, with 50 artworks shortlisted for the final exhibition after a rigorous selection process.
Prof David Mulwa is remembered as a disciplined, generous pioneer of Kenyan theatre whose five-decade career as a playwright, actor, director, and mentor shaped generations of artists.
As Kenyans head into the festive season, literary advocate Lexa Lubanga reflects on the scarcity of Christmas-themed adult fiction by Kenyan authors.
Kenya mourns not only a beloved author but a cultural icon whose work helped define and elevate the nation’s literary heritage, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.
The play is celebrated for its bold critique of religious and social hypocrisy while exploring themes of forgiveness, justice, family, and self-discovery.
It was a raw, emotional, and hilariously chaotic exploration of love in all its forms. By the final curtain, it was clear: this was an intimate revelation of a life shared both on and off the stage.
Angela Wambui’s debut solo exhibition, Threads of Consciousness, uses mixed-media artworks of oil, acrylics, and beadwork to explore the tension between the conscious and unconscious mind.
One of his most celebrated roles was Inspector Kasoro, popularly known as Afande Kasoro, in the comedy series Jela 5 Star. It is also a performance that earned him a Kalasha Award in 2017.
Mulwa had been admitted to the ICU at a Nairobi hospital late last month after suffering what appeared to be a minor stroke.
Free Me, staged at the Jain Bhavan auditorium, is a powerful and darkly humorous theatrical retelling of Gathoni Kimuyu’s life, portraying her journey through multiple forms of abuse.
The film follows Eva, a single mother and truck driver in Kenya, who navigates dangerous roads to provide for her family, balancing long hauls, including from Kenya to Sudan.
Stand-up comedians across Kenya are increasingly shifting from club circuits to full-length theatre productions, using storytelling and personalised shows to define their artistic identities.
The romantic drama-comedy marked a milestone for the company and its founders, actor-creatives Andrew Smollo and Boera Bisieri, who performed together on stage for the first time as a married couple.
Prof George Omondi Oyoo’s autobiography, See You at the Joint, intertwines his pioneering work in rheumatism care with Kenya’s postcolonial history, personal struggles, and social critique.
Nigerian artist Ekene Ngige’s exhibition This Little Light of Mine uses coffee-based artworks to reflect on childhood resilience, hope, and the urgent need to protect children’s wellbeing.
While the Season proudly championed serious topics like climate action and digital innovation, the final weeks are all about the thrill of creation
A serene cultural showcase in Karen blended fashion, history and ancestral philosophy as Vicky Ngari and Joseph Kamenju used the traditional kiondo to highlight indigenous craft and identity.
The production weaves together classic romance with the complexities of modern relationships, promising audiences a whirlwind experience of laughter, tears, fear and reflection.
Nuria Bookshop has launched a mini Museum of African Books, where they preserve rare, out-of-print and culturally significant African titles while raising funds to build a full museum and library.
“Free Me” is a personal stage play by producer Gathoni Kimuyu that recounts her lived experience with gender-based violence, aiming to centre survivors, challenge victim-blaming, and inspire healing.
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