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Topic: Festival

12 injured after gunmen opened fire at festival, police manhunt ongoing

By Molly Chebet   2026-06-08 09:18:38

Hundreds of people had gathered at the annual Old West End Festival, which features live music, food vendors and family-friendly activities, when the gunfire erupted.

Asian Literary Festival 2026 opens in Nairobi showcasing Africa, Asia literary exchange

By Anjellah Owino   2026-05-29 14:07:06

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.

Cannes Film Festival wraps up with stars, scandals and standing ovations

By AFP   2026-05-23 14:57:55

Cannes Film Festival wraps up after two weeks of premieres, red carpet glamour, and industry debate, featuring standout films, celebrity moments, political comments and major standing ovations.

Kenyan photographer Kibe Nduni takes COILS series to FOTO Bali Festival 2026

By Anjellah Owino   2026-04-19 10:15:55

Kenyan artist Kibe Nduni will showcase his COILS series at the FOTO Bali Festival 2026, exploring African identity through hair and Western influence.

CBE, social ills on the cross at drama festival

By Mike Kihaki   2026-04-19 12:04:45

Students at the 2026 Kenya Drama Festival used performances to spotlight inequality, mental health, and social issues.

Learners sportlight society's deepest truths in drama festival

By Mike Kihaki   2026-04-16 19:29:59

University students have tackled themes of greed, exploitation, gender-based violence, youth unemployment, digital deception and resilience issues deeply embedded in contemporary society.