Makadem (real name Charles Odero Ademson) brings an upbeat, celebratory energy to his latest release, Maisha. The Luo Benga artist…
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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…
In the dimly lit corridors of the Ethnographic Museum of Warsaw, Poland, a hauntingly beautiful series of portraits titled Forever…
When Ngartia made his long-awaited return to the stage with DaiVerse, no one anticipated the electric energy that would follow.…
Renowned writer and scholar David Maillu. (Courtesy) Renowned writer and scholar David Maillu says he plans to establish a groundbreaking…
Ciku Kimani-Mwaniki’s book, NaiRobbery Cocktail. (Courtesy) Picture this, it is a Saturday night and a priest on the prowl picks up…
The flawless home of top dermatologist, Dr Pranav Pancholi. (Courtesy) Dr Pranav Pancholi is a triple board-certified dermatologist and a…
The flawless home of top dermatologist, Dr Pranav Pancholi. (Courtesy) Dr Pranav Pancholi is a triple board-certified dermatologist and a…
Kenyan film screen actor and director Mugambi Nthiga. (Courtesy) Mugambi Nthiga has another victory to his name. The stage and…
Souleymane Cisse looks on onstage at the Tribeca Talks Directors Series during the 2011 Tribeca Film Festival in New York…