Butita, Octopizzo and Itumbi clash publicly over artists’ rights, exposing deep rifts in Kenya’s music industry, with disputes over ownership, royalties, policy reforms and government involvement.
Artists and curators have launched a benefit exhibition at Village Market to raise funds for veteran painter Patrick Mukabi’s medical care. His solo show Mali Safi is also ongoing.
A duo exhibition in Kibera brings together 40 works by Jimmy Kitheka and Edgar Keng’ara, using different interpretations of light to explore memory, identity, guidance and personal reflection.
Unlike the past reality singing competition linked with the brand, Tusker Project Fame, B2B picked active musicians, who are already gaining a following, after a competitive process.
Thirty-two emerging Kenyan artists will gain mentorship, industry access, and financial support through the 2026 ELEV8 Live programme to help turn their talent into sustainable careers.
Nakuru Players Theatre, standing at the heart of Nakuru City, is a shadow of its former self, isolated and its fields overgrown with grass with only one guard manning the abandoned playhouse.