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Topic: Theatre

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.

Nyathira Njomo: Daughter follows veteran father's footsteps in theatre

By Anjellah Owino   2026-06-21 16:31:57

Veteran theatre actor Njomo wa Nyathira was moved to tears after watching his daughter Nyathira Njomo perform and stage-manage at the Kenya National Theatre.

Riggy G's courtroom drama is 'theatre of the absurd' about two suitors and one bride

By Peter Kimani   2026-06-11 17:53:34

Gachagua is a skilled political performer, for he effectively seized the public spotlight after the court proceedings.

'I Speak My Father': Kilifi theatre brings raw fatherhood stories on stage

By Anjellah Owino   2026-05-25 11:28:40

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.

Beyond theatre: How digital tech is reshaping surgery and saving lives

By Mercy Kahenda   2026-05-22 21:35:27

A decade-long goitre battle ended after successful high-risk surgery with remote digital support. Makueni hospitals use telemedicine to strengthen complex maternal healthcare procedures.

Theatre of hope: How silent Tana River ward came alive to save lives

By Eunice Omollo   2026-05-19 15:18:38

A revived operating theatre in Bura, Tana River County, marked a historic moment as the intercounty MPDSR team successfully performed a Caesarean section, saving the lives of a mother and newborn.