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Topic: Cult

Africa's cultural giants who redefined film, literature, theatre and music

By Anjellah Owino   2026-06-22 13:50:07

Inside the enduring legacies of Ousmane Sembène, Wole Soyinka, Fela Kuti, Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Chinua Achebe, whose groundbreaking work transformed African cinema, theatre, music and literature.

Mary Favour unveils 'Safari' EP, a multicultural Afro-Soul journey across East Africa

By Anjellah Owino   2026-06-20 11:24:57

Mary Favour releases debut EP Safari, a six-track Afro-soul project blending Swahili, Mijikenda, Congolese and more, exploring love, growth and self-discovery through a rich cultural sound.

'Man Up' culture fuelling Men's Mental Health Crisis, Expert warns

By Sandra Samson   2026-06-19 16:56:24

He described emotional intelligence as the ability to understand, process and manage emotions effectively, noting that it is a skill many men were never taught while growing up.

ASAL regions embrace climate-smart agriculture to beat perennial hunger

By Rachel Kibui   2026-06-17 14:18:11

Farmers in Kenya’s ASAL regions are adopting climate-smart agriculture technologies such as ripping, zai pits and crop diversification to boost resilience and food production.

Agricultural show in Meru to promote CBE

By Phares Mutembei   2026-06-17 11:40:02

The ASK Meru show has opened with a focus on promoting Competency-Based Education by offering learners hands-on agricultural experiences aligned with climate-smart farming and skills development.

Kisumu's cultural tastemakers take centre stage as AfroExchange returns

By Boniface Mithika   2026-06-17 10:22:14

AfroExchange returned to Kisumu, bringing together musicians, DJs and visual artists in a showcase of African creativity, cultural expression and the city's growing creative economy.