Kaloki Nyamai’s artwork at Venice Biennale 2026. [Courtesy] Kenyan artists are among those showcasing at the 2026 Venice Biennale, the…
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‘Haki ya Nani???’ Theatre piece stages tense clash between officer and Gen Z activist In a cold interrogation room, an…
Artist Wesley Osoro challenges Kibera stereotypes with vibrant storytelling Wesley Osoro, an artist from Kibera, creates evocative paintings of faceless…
Tik’ Tok’ (Living Canvas for Climate Change 2025) by Paskaline Maiyo, commissioned for the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales report…
Puzzle of a master artist emerges at Patrick Mukabi memorial as tributes reveal hidden life A large puzzle was filled…
Kenyan authors dominate TBC Penmanship Awards 2026 shortlist The shortlist for the second annual TBC Penmanship Awards 2026 has been…
Someone in Africa Loves You author Alexander Nderitu [Courtesy] In a new bilingual poetry collection titled Someone in Africa Loves…
Someone in Africa Loves You author Alexander Nderitu [Courtesy] In a new bilingual poetry collection titled Someone in Africa Loves…
Patrick Mukabi. [Courtesy] Since we must pay tribute to the legacy of Patrick Mukabi, Maisha Yetu decided to do it a…
Nairobi artists gather for Patrick Mukabi’s tribute at Nairobi National Museum Artists and colleagues are set to gather at the…
Author Kinyanjui Kombani slams bookstore for overpricing ‘Dear Mama’, demands reduction ‘Dear Mama’ by Kinyanjui Kombani will now retail at…
‘Red Handed’: Heartstrings blends comedy, chaos in story of three troubled couples Though packed with humour, Red Handed, a comedy…
Kenyan artist rides global Michael Jackson wave with ‘Man in the Mirror’ exhibition As Michael Jackson’s film titled Michael premiered globally, Kisumu…
‘I wasn’t shocked’ Writer Owen Lwanda on being shortlisted for Afritondo prize A story centered on a transgender black man…
‘Brush Tu’ founders unite for first trio exhibition at Circle Art Gallery Three seasoned artists and founders of the Brush…
Patrick Mukabi: Inside the life and legacy of artist who nurtured a movement Legendary painter Patrick Mukabi, fondly known as…
Legendary painter Patrick Mukabi, fondly known as Panye, has died at the age of 56 after illness, leaving behind a…
‘Chorus of beings’ exhibition explores identity, surveillance and shared spaces A duo exhibition titled Chorus of Beings by Paul Njihia…
Kenyan poet Migwi Mwangi shortlisted for Sh193,000 Evaristo Prize Kenyan poet and fiction writer Migwi Mwangi has been shortlisted for…
Kenyan poet Awuor Ouma wins Sh1.3m Cave Canem Poetry Prize 2026 Kenyan poet and writer Awuor Ouma has been announced…
‘What We Don’t Say’: Three troubled relationships confront buried truths in new stage production Three troubled relationships walk into an…
Kenyan author Eleshia Ais (L) with Kenyan ambassador to Belgium Joash Maangi (R) at the Brussels Embassy Kenyan author Eleshia…
Kenyan poet Owen Lwanda shortlisted for the Afritondo Short Story Prize 2026 Kenyan poet Owen Habel Lwanda is among five…
Author Ken Odumbe [Courtesy] ‘She remembers the first time. Sixteen years old, Thomas is shouting encouragement. The metallic taste surprised…
Something Borrowed, a piece by Kibe Nduni [Courtesy] Kenyan visual artist Kibe Nduni is set to present his photographic series titled…
Inside Gusii ‘Ugali feast’ that quietly confirms a marriage is working In the Gusii community, a post-wedding ritual known as…
In The Seashell Hum: Fresh play explores PTSD, alcoholism and masculinity A mental health play written by playwright and author…
Multidisciplinary artist Lynn Waithaka is exploring an experimental practice by using different materials to see how the same idea changes…
A professor, regarded as the pinnacle of academic success, is 67 days unpaid, struggles to meet rent and family needs,…
James Rugami aka Real Vinyl Guru will be hosting World Record Store Day tomorrow (April 18) at the New Kenyatta…
Sculptor Gakunju Kaigwa turns fallen trees into functional art in ‘Ancestral Grain’ Since childhood, sculptor Gakunju Kaigwa has been planting…
Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian polymath [Courtesy] Everyone knows the Mona Lisa painting and the Italian artist behind it, Leonardo…
Author Ken Odumbe flies Kenya’s flag in 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize Kenyan writer Ken Odak Odumbe has been shortlisted…
The unseen craft powering Kenya’s biggest theatre productions Kahwai Njoroge ventured into the theatre scene in 2018 and assembled a…
How Nairobi artists are breaking out of traditional gallery walls In a city where opening a traditional gallery is expensive…
‘Space to Unfold’ slideshow reimagines photography through staged visual storytelling Fauziah Anyango held a photography slideshow titled Space to Unfold on April…
Index One, a biographical musical on Nyokabi Macharia, opens in Mombasa on April 11. [Courtesy] Index One, a biographical musical…
John Katana, Suzanne Gachukia Opembe, Eric Musyoka and Angela Ndambuki (photo by Bernard Orwongo) Kenya’s rich and ever-evolving music story…
Hustle, deceit and laughter take centre stage in ‘Fundi wa Mtaa’ stage play Fundi wa Mtaa, a Swahili comedy play,…
NYS students perform a cultural dance during a past festivals gala [File, Standard] Nyeri County is the creative hub of…
Older woman, young graduate entangled in risky affair in stage play ‘The Cougar’ Nelly (Sharon Cherono), an older woman, enters…
Exploring memory and emotion through smell: Joy Mala’s olfactory art Curator and artist Joy Mala explores how scent can be…
Prof. Wandera Ogana turns numbers into stories for young readers in fresh books Prof. Wandera Ogana is a retired professor…
‘Too Early For Birds’ stages Wangari Maathai’s life with fresh insights After the successful staging of Tom Mboya in 2024…
Family tensions unfold at funeral in ‘Man Needs Therapy’ play At his wife’s funeral, his disgruntled daughter and devoted mistress…
A powerful retelling of the Kikuyu origin story has taken centre stage in Nairobi, as Gìkùyù na Mumbi opens at…
Nairobi will host Africa Forward Fest 2026 from May 7 to 10 at Alliance Française Nairobi. The festival will feature publishers, writers,…
Artist Adlan Yousif explores loss through fragmented sculptures Adlan Yousif explores deprivation through fragmented sculptures, rebuilding discarded materials into human…
Kenyan literary giants face off in 2026 TBC Penmanship Awards The deadline to vote for your favourite Kenyan author at…
Artists rally to support veteran Patrick Mukabi’s medical care with benefit exhibition Two exhibitions are running concurrently to support veteran…
Journey Through Her Twenties, a debut novel by Shangwe T. Khalwale (R) Joeni thought her twenties would be about dreams…
Nalani Njeri Ngunyi, who plays Sarafina in a collaboration between Igiza Arts Production and Kirawa Road School. [Courtesy] The seminal…
Creative retellings of Biblical stories headline Easter performances in Nairobi Followers The Easter play Followers will be presented by Fifth…
Rough Silk: How self-published biography about unknown father became bestseller When writing the biography Rough Silk, Deborah Auko Tendo thought…
Artists use light to unpack identity, reflection in Kibera showcase ‘Let there be light’ A duo exhibition, Let There Be…
Ila’s Adventures is a children’s book and now a dance-led stage production. [Courtesy] Newly written and illustrated by Keya Punja, Ila’s Adventures is…
The film premieres on April 4 at Scila Gardens, Sportsview Hotel in Kasarani. Nairobi. [Courtesy] Set against the backdrop of…
Laughter, lessons: ‘Husband for Breakfast’ comedy play shows how easily relationships strain Husband for Breakfast is a comedy that explores…
Actors Sanaipei Tande (L) Joe Kinyua (C) and Minnie Kariuki are among the nominees in the 14th edition of the…
‘Ukarabati wa Urithi’: Play blends art and awareness to protect Swahili heritage Set in the historic Swahili town of Lamu,…
‘Ukarabati wa Urithi’: Play blends art and awareness to protect Swahili heritage Set in the historic Swahili town of Lamu,…
Mwikali Mary, the performer of the one-person monologue piece ‘1982 ni mimi’ [Courtesy] The monologue piece 1982 ni Mimi is set…
Art pieces from solo exhibition ‘The Skin of Memory’ on display at The African Arts Trust. [Courtesy] Multimedia artist Abdul…
Kenyan writer W.B. Njeru takes on mission to reclaim fantasy storytelling W.B. Njeru is a full-time author and publisher set…
Theatre week shines light on Kenya’s evolving stage, creative collaboration Theatre practitioners across the country are celebrating World Theatre Week…
World Poetry Day: Inside the voices shaping new era of Kenyan poetry World Poetry Day, held every year on March…
Artist Njogu Kuria blends UB40 inspiration with African myth in fresh exhibition Artist Njogu Kuria’s latest solo exhibition, titled Watchdogs…
Written and directed by Trevor Aseri, it features four young men in their early twenties, played by Aseri, Fenwick Gabriel,…
Family-owned school descends into chaos in Kikuyu comedy ‘He Wega’ In the Kikuyu comedy play He Wega, Martin Munywa (played…
Theatre series ‘What we carry’ maps grief, love and survival through 10 plays The Keeper of Quiet Things is set…
Polyann Njeri returns to stage with ‘Of Cords and Discord’, opens up on theatre journey Theatre actor Polyann Njeri plays…
Ardhi Gallery celebrates women with digital exhibition featuring 150 artworks The Ardhi Gallery has opened its digital exhibition, Her Wellness,…
Bleeding Stones: Play delves into the hidden fears, inner battles of men during chaos A two-hander drama titled Bleeding Stones…
Actors on stage (photo Anjellah Owino) A staging of Mgonjwa Mwitu focuses on the problem of fake doctors exploiting vulnerable patients and…
Photo Courtesy For over 15 years, Gemini Vaghela has worked across multimedia forms, exploring identity, growth and preservation through her…
Last Seen, will go on stage on May 2 and 3 at the Kenya National Theatre (KNT) main auditorium Playwright and creative…
Victor Muyekwe is the founder of Chisaina Arts (photos Angellah Owino) Victor Muyekwe, founder of Chisaina Arts, saw his production…
Poetry steals spotlight as Kenya Theatre Awards honours on-stage excellence For the first time since the inception of the Kenya…
Artist James Kamande turns Nairobi’s skyline into rusted memory at Westlands exhibition Contemporary visual artist James Kamande’s work examines Nairobi’s…
Poet turns pain into art in second book ‘In the Absence of Presence’ J.O. Bernard’s In the Absence of Presence,…
Love, lies, TikTok take centre stage in Luo comedy ‘Nyuka Onge Kwero’ Nyuka Onge Kwero (Pok Imetho?), a Luo comedy…
Lango Kabhula: Congolese artist uses paintings, installation to trace materials’ journey Congolese artist Lango Kabhula opened an exhibition titled Matières…
Love takes centre stage across Kenya’s theatres this Valentine’s [Anjellah Owino, Standard] This Valentine’s season, love is taking centre stage.…
Presidents John Mahama (Ghana) and Hakainde Hichilema (Zambia) donning the popular ‘fugu’ [Courtesy] Ghanaians worldwide have turned social media mockery…
Kenya Actors Guild Executive Director Dickens Olwal [Courtesy] Dickens Olwal plans to amplify the voices of actors so they are…
‘Matatu Musical’ wows audiences in sold-out Kenya National Theatre debut Last week, curtains came down on the first stage theatre…
KTA jury chair Ian Mbugua speaks during the unveiling of nominees for the 2026 Kenya Theatre Awards. [Courtesy] The Kenya…
Caroline Ngorobi brings Mombasa’s theatre to life with original plays, festivals Caroline Ngorobi is a prominent voice in Mombasa’s theatre…
Art: Muthoni Mwangi recreates Lamu in miniature collage cities “I build cities in boxes,” Muthoni Mwangi plainly yet poetically describes…
The evening also featured discussions on how universities in the region can produce industry-ready graduates The Kenyan community in Rwanda…
The ‘Matatu Musical’ cast during their rehearsals. [Courtesy] Wangarĩ Maathai Too Early for Birds returns in April with the staging…
Art: Ian Gichohi reimagines how photographs can exist on paper Ian Gichohi’s first solo photography exhibition, A Lot Has Happened,…
‘Landscapes from Home’ exhibition brings Kenyan stories to London Landscapes from Home, a group exhibition bringing together six Kenyan artists,…
An entrance at the Little Theatre Club in Mombasa County on Friday 5th November 2021. [Kelvin Karani, Standard] One of…
The eye-catching artwork comes just ahead of IShowSpeed’s highly anticipated visit to Kenya Nairobi’s matatu culture has once again demonstrated…
Social media beats traditional marketing in drawing more audiences to theatres In 2025, some productions played to full auditoriums, others…
2025: Kenyan theatre beams with new voices, return of classics This year saw the re-staging of several classic works by…
‘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…