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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…
Makadem (real name Charles Odero Ademson) brings an upbeat, celebratory energy to his latest release, Maisha. The Luo Benga artist…
Onesmus Okamar’s paintings in his exhibition ‘Archives of My Soul’ portray the soul in a genderless form. Women are dressed…
Phyllis Kamau is the Senior Director and Head of Government Solutions, Sub-Saharan Africa at Visa. She is a strategic business…
Steve Biko Omondi has lit yet another literary flame. Just weeks after thrilling readers with Kasongo: The Wantam School Captain,…
Picha Museum co-founder Joel Lukhovi speaks during its preview in Nairobi [David Gichuru/Standard] PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African…
A Kenyan-Canadian film that tells the story of a village genius whose algorithm attracts powerful forces has been making waves…
Dr Mary Keah-Otieno is a fierce advocate for holistic wellness, with over a decade of experience in clinical practice and…
Zippy Okoth: A one-woman storytelling show, Foolish Forties Dr Zippy Okoth stepped into her performer role with ‘Foolish Forties’, a…
Walking into April Kamunde’s latest exhibition feels like stepping into a retreat, a gentle space swaying to the rhythm of…
April Kamunde’s exhibition celebrates rest, solitude, dual nature of the dera [Courtesy] Stepping into April Kamunde’s new exhibition, Fabric of Our…
In the heart of Ukambani, where customs meet contemporary family tensions, Ngoone Mwaitu (literally, I’ve gone to see my mother) unpacks the…
Father’s Day is a moment to reflect on the strength, humor, wisdom, and quiet sacrifices that define fatherhood. While ties…
Actors from the Nairobi Performing Arts Studio rehearse for the performance of ‘The Trial of Dedan Kimathi’ [Courtesy] A play…
Artflame Theatre Network’s Paradise of Thorns electrified a sold-out KVDA auditorium in Eldoret, delivering a poignant exploration of fatherhood absenteeism,…
The stark contrast of black and red on the cover of No Saints is no coincidence. Designed by author Sandra…
‘The Day of the Jackal’ author Frederick Forsyth has died at 86 after a brief illness. Family surrounded the British…
‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders. Staged by the Igiza Arts…
An ancient tree branch hollowed out by termites and a finely carved wooden violin—on the surface, they couldn’t be more…
Faiz Francis Ouma performs his solo play It’s Such A Good Time [Courtesy] The Cheche Gallery at the Kenya Cultural…
Days after its release, Kasongo The “Wan-Tam” School Captain & Other Stories by Steve Biko Omondi has struck a powerful…
Ngabo El’Cesart is a bold visual artist and illustrator whose honest and unapologetic work celebrates Black people, culture, and the…
Bishop John CW and wife Reverend Eva (photo courtesy) Share The Love Centre in Kenol, Murang’a County, was buzzing with…
‘Between the Bars’ art exhibition by Ndung’u Mbithi In ‘Between the Bars’, multidisciplinary artist Ndung’u Mbithi intricately explores the delicate theme…
This June, Kenyans will have a chance to hear and witness the late literary legend Ngugi wa Thiong’o in action…
In a quiet basement of The Mall in Westlands, Nairobi, a hauntingly intimate art exhibition is drawing visitors into a…
As the world mourns the death of renowned author Ngugi wa Thiong’o, a past interview where he spoke strongly about…
The global literary community is in mourning following the passing of iconic Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who died yesterday…
The global literary community is in mourning following the passing of iconic Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who died yesterday…
More than 800 artworks by over 400 artists were showcased at the Nairobi National Museum during the 18th edition of…
Sachy Otieno’s Fabric of Resilience [Courtesy] The auditorium at Goethe-Institut Nairobi has been transformed into a stunning immersive space, thanks…
Ballet Dancers Performed by Benji Mudondo and Chloe Kimmelman during the 4th Kenya Theatre Awards 2025 in Nairobi [David Gichuru,Standard] Every…
A Place for Fikile is a children’s book about autism written by Pauline Elizabeth and illustrated by Sinzore Majani. It is…
It was a full-circle moment and a fulfilled dream for the two visual artists, Patrick Mukabi and Jimmy Kitheka, as…
Kenyan storytellers had a night to remember at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held over the weekend…
“It is an artist’s show,” says Ian Mbugua when we are seated, waiting for the play to start. A few…
Diana Mosoba is in the growing list of young self-published writers who are giving book lovers good value for their money and…
Walid Kilonzi, Joanna Oluoch and Odile Oluoch at their stand during the official announcement of the 2025 grantees of the…
Rachel Otuoma, wife to the late Ezekiel Otuoma’s the former AFC Leopards winger, is the embodiment of resilience, patience, and…
An aerial view of Vatican City [Courtesy] As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the cinematic lens once…
An aerial view of Vatican City [Courtesy] As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the cinematic lens once…
Mohamed Komeja [Courtesy] The opening scene of ‘Picha’, a play in Kiswahili, quietens the murmurs from the audience, gripping their…
Nairobi theatre scene trembled with haunting echoes of blind faith, manipulation, and death reflections of real-life horrors that shocked the…
Art has been around for as long as people have existed, maybe even longer. In ancient times, like during the…
Okiya Omtatah (from left), Cleophas Malala and Kivutha Kibwana [Courtesy] Former UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala has been news all…
Former Senator Cleophas Malala [Courtesy] Before the fiery political debates, Senate drama, and headlines, Cleophas Malala’s world was ruled by…
Playwright Adipo Sidang engages audience after Parliament of Owls reading At the Goethe-Institut auditorium in Nairobi on March 21, a…
As the world raises the curtains on World Theatre Day, performers, artists, and theatre lovers unite to celebrate the power…
“Rikia Ume” a play by Andu A Mumbi Production [Courtesy] The Kenyan theatre scene is seeing a reawakening led by…
Rachel Akinyi, better known as Spontaneous the Poet, believes poetry is more than just an art form, it is a…
Nigerian music sensation Ayra Starr is set to make her Hollywood debut in the highly anticipated movie adaptation of Children…