2025: Kenyan theatre beams with new voices, return of classics This year saw the re-staging of several classic works by…
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‘Circles’ cast poses for a photo during its premiere [Elvis Ogina, Standard] Riara University students have released a short film…
Kenyan artists shine in Iran-backed social justice art competition Three artists, Collins Murimi, Benson Hika Mwangi, and Patricia Githae, won…
David Mulwa: Icon who built Kenyan theatre, lived on through his students On December 5, Prof David Mulwa laid down…
Books and Wine Club members during the ”Sip and tour” and launch of Soma Nami bookstore in Greenhouse along Ngong…
Kenyan author and filmmaker David Dominic Mwangi, better known as Meja Mwangi, has died at the age of 78. He…
Kenyan author and filmmaker David Dominic Mwangi, better known as Meja Mwangi, has died at the age of 76. He…
Redemption: Late playwright David Mulwa’s classic play set for highly awaited comeback David Mulwa’s Redemption is set to make a…
Smollo, Bisieri shine in powerful joint debut, ‘The Vows and The Vices’ Nairobi’s Kenya National Theatre was alive with anticipation…
Caption Angela Wambui’s first solo exhibition, Threads of Consciousness, opened on November 22 at Peponi Gardens in Westlands and runs…
The late Bilal Wanjau [Courtesy] Actor Bilal Wanjau took his last curtain call on the night of December 3 after…
Celebrated Kenyan thespian, writer and university lecturer David Kakuta Mulwa has died at the age of 80 after a long…
Caption After watching Free Me, I remember telling a friend, who was seeing it a day later, that they were…
Kenyan documentary Truck Mama selected for Red Sea International Film Festival The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film…
George Mbuto on stage [Courtesy] On the evening of November 21, stand-up comedian and actor Generali, real name George Mbuto,…
The cast and production crew of the play The Vows and Vices at KNT(photo courtesy) Andymaxe Entertainment – best known…
Kenya’s first rheumatologist chronicles life, nation in autobiography Rheumatism is a rare body joint disease and a public health concern…
An art piece from Ekene Ngine’s This Little Light of Mine exhition [Courtesy Nigerian artist Ekene Ngige’s exhibition titled This Little Light…
The British Council’s UK/Kenya Season 2025 with a special focus on climate action and tech (photo courtesy) The British Council’s…
The British Council’s UK/Kenya Season 2025 with a special focus on climate action and tech (photo courtesy) The British Council’s…
Vicky Ngari leads cultural renaissance with ‘Kiondo’ showcase in Karen Lush greenery surrounds the scattered structures, filtering the afternoon sunlight…
Celebrated actor couple Andrew Smollo and Boera Bisieri are stepping on stage together (photo courtesy) Celebrated actor couple Andrew Smollo…
Nuria Bookshop proprietor Abdullahi Bulle at the store [Courtesy] Book lovers can now explore new titles and cherished old books…
The ‘Free Me’ cast [Courtesy] As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence nears, award-winning producer Gathoni Kimuyu is…
Njoroge Kuria stands alongside his sculptural work The Avatar [Courtesy] Njogu Kuria’s life-sized sculptural work titled The Avatar is a new…
Sebawali Sio: Kenyan artist explores grief, memory in London Group Show When Kenyan visual artist Sebawali Sio received an invitation…
The late former PM Raila Odinga [File/Standard] Creatives from across Kenya will converge this Thursday, November 20, at the Kenya…
Thuita Mwangi brings Nairobi’s history to life through immersive street theatre Last Sunday, art enthusiasts and onlookers followed actor and…
The late Raila Odinga presents his autobiography ‘The Flame of Freedom’ to Ngugi Wa Thiong’o during a meeting at his…
ALF Nairobi Chapter Director Alexander Nderitu [Courtesy] Nairobi will host its first edition of the Asian Literary Festival (ALF) in April…
Wangari 2.0: Theatrical tribute to Wangari Maathai’s legacy At Karura University, Zuri Wangari is devastated when Prof Wangari Maathai Memorial…
German youth orchestra pays moving tribute to Raila Odinga at Opoda Farm [Courtesy/Gabriel Oguda/X] A youth orchestra from Germany staged a…
Stakeholders from the Kenyan creative sector met to outline plans for the Creation Africa Forum (photo courtesy) For a group…
Leah Warii explores self-expression in bold solo exhibition at Nairobi Gallery [Anjellah Owino/Standard] At the Nairobi Gallery, Leah Warii’s solo exhibition,…
Tea with my father: Gitura-Kamau’s stirring reflection on fathers, sons, healing In Tea with My Father, veteran Kalasha-winning actor and…
The Last Confession: Bold play confronts corruption in Kenya’s justice system At a time when the judiciary is facing corruption…
Tevin Ngunjiri’s ‘The Beer or the Mug’ exhibition challenges society’s definitions of self The Beer or the Mug, an exhibition…
Art pieces on display during the Habitat exhibition in Westlands [Anjellah Owino, Standard] A villa in Westlands, Nairobi, was transformed into…
Act Of Love takes center stage at Kenya Cinema Week 2025 screening (photo courtesy) All eyes turn to London this…
Act Of Love takes center stage at Kenya Cinema Week 2025 screening (photo courtesy) All eyes turn to London this…
Valentine Ziki wrote and is the performer behind the one-woman timely play, Mpenzi Mashini (photo courtesy) In this digital era, artificial…
Some artistes were honoured in this year’s Mashujaa Celebration (photo courtesy) As thousands gathered at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County…
Paul Onditi: Visual artist explores climate change, political instability in fresh exhibition Visual artist Paul Onditi’s solo exhibition, Another World…
Celebrated actress Celestine Gachuhi [Courtesy] After years away from theatre, seasoned actors Celestine Gachuhi and Mwikali Mary make their return…
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Sharon Gekonge’s ‘Myth of man’ challenges human superiority At Munyu Space, painter Sharon Kerubo Gekonge’s solo exhibition and installation, Myth…
Theatre meets protest in ‘The state on our throats’ On October 5, Chisaina Arts will stage The State on Our…
Play brings back story of forgotten hero Bildad Kaggia A surge of interest in historical stories is drawing audiences to…
Judith Magio’s debut novel honours single mothers In Nairobi’s Njiru estate, a girl once grew up attuned not only to…
The Last Ones: Film exhibition captures Mt Kenya’s fading glaciers A photography exhibition titled The Last Ones by Trevor Maingi…
Fresh initiative offers artists savings, insurance, credit access Ardhi Gallery and CPF Financial Services partnered to launch a financial inclusion…
What your Zodiac element says about identity, self-care needs In astrological conversations, sun signs are typically at the fore. A…
Between applause and rent: The economics of being a poet in Kenya Poetry in Kenya is no longer confined to…
Slow down by Lora Arts [Courtesy] For Laura Adongo, who goes by the name Lora Arts, digital art is a…
My male friends from other communities can’t understand why we sons of Mumbi proudly wear our mothers’ names like ribbons…
Charles Gachanja brings Bible stories to life in one-man comedy show A one-man performance that gives a modern twist to…
Sheng, slam and social media reshape Kenya’s poetry scene Poetry in Kenya has burst beyond the quiet pages of books…
What September’s Blood Moon means for moon lovers, spiritual seekers Moon lovers can step outside tonight to enjoy the full…
Someday We Overflow: Sherie Ngigi’s messy exploration of vulnerability Sherie Margaret Ngigi’s new photography series titled Someday We Overflow has…
Abu ‘n’ Wass by Pasha Productions when it was staged at Little Theatre Club [Courtesy] On his birthday, a taxi driver…
Dangerous Divas: Play unveils secrets of female friendships Women are popularly portrayed in art as loyal to everyone in their…
7 perfect gift ideas for an art lover There are countless types of gifts, and the possibilities for art lovers…
Thirteen types of people you’ll find at the theatre Plays, poetry, spoken word, and other theatre performances draw in a…
Artist Nduta Kariuki stands next to her works being showcased at Munyu Space [Anjellah Owino/Standard] Multidisciplinary artist Nduta Kariuki demonstrates…
Artist Nduta Kariuki stands next to her works being showcased at Munyu Space [Anjellah Owino/Standard] Multidisciplinary artist Nduta Kariuki demonstrates…
Mural artist Viktart Mwangi in action [Courtesy] If you’ve walked through Nairobi’s CBD, you’ve likely seen the colourful murals on…
Tevin Noel Ngunjiri explores transformation in ‘Skin as a Noun, as a Verb’ [Courtesy] Skin as a Noun, as a…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o unveiled as face of Kenya International Theatre Festival The late Prof. Ngugi wa Thiong’o has been named…
In Kenya today, we are faced with a legal and moral dilemma that demands both common sense and compassion: Should…
Author Stephanie Wambugu (R) alongside her book Lonely Crowds [Courtesy] Debut novels are treasured by readers because they introduce them…
Anita Kavochy seated next to her pieces at The African Arts Trust [Anjellah Owino/Standard] Opened August 15 at The African…
Guests pictured during the African Book Fair held at the Kenya National Library [Anjellah Owino/Standard] Bookworms Muthoni Muiruri and Wendy…
Actors on stage during the staging of Last Spear of Nandi at the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi [Courtesy] Director…
Guests view art pieces from ‘Maskan’ at Creatives Garage [Anjellah Owino/Standard] A chilling art installation about femicide and gender-based violence…
Professor Kithaka wa Mberia [File/Standard] Kifo Kisimani, a play centering on themes of police brutality, corruption, and bad governance, was…
The play Fractured Ties by Igiza Arts staged at Kenya National Theatre in July [Courtesy] From heart-warming comedies from Heartstrings…
A viewer attending the Cross Perspectives on Kenyan Society exhibition in Nairobi [Courtesy] Two generations of Kenyan artists, Joseph Mbatia…
Rewind, Remix, Reclaim exhibition set off a vibrant, multi-site experience at both the Alliance Française (AF) Nairobi and Goethe-Institut Nairobi.…
Hillary Namanje Mtana (Hillary Namanje) and his family (photo courtesy) In August, Air 001, a stage play, will be shown at…
Kenya’s iconic minibuses popularly known as Nganya (Photo Standard From the streets of Nairobi CBD to the winding roads of…
Author George Gathiani [Courtesy] At four years old, George Gathiani was fascinated with books about plant animals. As he pondered…
‘Unfurling the object of my rage’ art exhibition; a collaborative mixed media showcase by Chela Yego and Cynthia Nyakiro [Courtesy]…
France to return sacred drum to Ivory Coast after parliamentary vote [Courtesy/RFI] The French Parliament last week voted to return Ivory…
On the Friday evening of July 11 at the Kenya National Theatre (KNT), Cyprian Osoro from the Crony Production guides…
They are students from various war-torn African countries, schooling in Kenya, and they share one painful experience: they have never…
Acclaimed Kenyan actress Nyokabi Macharia is set to captivate audiences with her latest venture, a unique theatrical concert titled Index…
Musical icon Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to be selected for a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk…
Co-Founder picha museum Joel Lukhovi during the picha museum preview at the cinema rooftop Unseen Nairobi along 623 woodavenue , NairobI on 19th…
Solange Knowles [Courtesy, Solange] Since her music debut with the album ‘Solo Star,’ Solange Knowles has carved her own lane…
Actor Gadwill Odhiambo plays ‘Mwelusi’ in the play [Courtesy] Nostalgia will fill the air in two weeks as Kifo Kisimani,…
KOFISI Art Gallery in Nairobi [Anjellah Owino/Standard] KOFISI Art Gallery opened its doors to the public for the first time last…
When Neeraj Bakshi first watched Out of Africa, he didn’t realise the film had just primed the canvas of his…
When Neeraj Bakshi first watched Out of Africa, he didn’t realise the film had just primed the canvas of his…
Wakio Mzenge [Courtesy] To celebrate veteran playwright and actor John Sibi-Okumu turning 70, Wakio Mzenge is bringing back his poignant…
Today we continue with our analysis of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) report on the book industry…
Wangechi Mutu at her studio in Nairobi. [courtesy, Khadijah Farah] Kenyan-American multidisciplinary artist Wangechi Mutu becomes the first living female artist…
The Bearing Witness: Echoes of Survival exhibition by Congolese artist Lango Kabhula showcases striking figurative and portraiture paintings depicting the…
Inside the Munyu Space, Nairobi, paintings are on makutis (palm leaves), mikeka (mats), and gunias (burlap sacks) that are suspended…
As a young boy, Martin Kigondu always dreamt that he’d be a thespian. Years later, he has traversed stages with Phoenix…
Wangu Wa Makeri stage play [File/Standard] Kenya’s theatre scene is enjoying a vibrant resurgence this year, with an increase in…