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Art Show on essence of a woman
Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition felt like a retreat, a place that sways to the rhythm of rest.
By 3 months ago
Art Show on essence of a woman
Museum roots for the African story
PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.
By 3 months ago
Museum roots for the African story
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
The University of Nairobi hosted a national tribute for the late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o at the Taifa Hall on Friday.
By 3 months ago
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders.
By 3 months ago
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
In ‘Between the Bars’, multidisciplinary artist Ndung’u Mbithi intricately explores the delicate theme of suicide in four weaving pieces.
By 3 months ago
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
Art Show on essence of a woman
Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition felt like a retreat, a place that sways to the rhythm of rest.
By 3 months ago
Art Show on essence of a woman
Museum roots for the African story
PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.
By 3 months ago
Museum roots for the African story
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
The University of Nairobi hosted a national tribute for the late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o at the Taifa Hall on Friday.
By 3 months ago
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders.
By 3 months ago
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
In ‘Between the Bars’, multidisciplinary artist Ndung’u Mbithi intricately explores the delicate theme of suicide in four weaving pieces.
By 3 months ago
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
Art Show on essence of a woman
Walking into April Kamunde’s exhibition felt like a retreat, a place that sways to the rhythm of rest.
By 3 months ago
Art Show on essence of a woman
Museum roots for the African story
PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.
By 3 months ago
Museum roots for the African story
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
The University of Nairobi hosted a national tribute for the late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o at the Taifa Hall on Friday.
By 3 months ago
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders.
By 3 months ago
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
In ‘Between the Bars’, multidisciplinary artist Ndung’u Mbithi intricately explores the delicate theme of suicide in four weaving pieces.
By 3 months ago
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
Museum roots for the African story
PiCHA, Africa's first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.
By Anjellah Owino 3 months ago
Museum roots for the African story
Art Show on essence of a woman
Walking into April Kamunde's exhibition felt like a retreat, a place that sways to the rhythm of rest.
By Anjellah Owino 3 months ago
Art Show on essence of a woman
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
The University of Nairobi hosted a national tribute for the late Prof Ngugi wa Thiong'o at the Taifa Hall on Friday.
By Anjellah Owino 3 months ago
A celebration of Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and works
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
'The Anointed Cartel' play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders.
By Anjellah Owino 3 months ago
Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
In 'Between the Bars', multidisciplinary artist Ndung'u Mbithi intricately explores the delicate theme of suicide in four weaving pieces.
By Anjellah Owino 3 months ago
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
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Ngugi's literary war and why he chose Kikuyu
Throughout his life, the celebrated literary figure championed vernacular languages as instruments of decolonisation and preservation of African identity and cultures.
By Anjellah Owino 3 months ago
Ngugi's literary war and why he chose Kikuyu
Pope Leo XIV: From Chicago to the Vatican, a humble journey to the papacy
The 133 cardinals elected the new pope on Thursday evening, the second day of the conclave held behind the sealed doors of the Sistine Chapel since 1492.
By Anjellah Owino 4 months ago
Pope Leo XIV: From Chicago to the Vatican, a humble journey to the papacy
'Don't shoot the messenger': Journalists demand safety, justice on World Press Freedom Day
Silenced voices: Kenyan media faces mounting pressure as freedom shrinks.
By Anjellah Owino 4 months ago
'Don't shoot the messenger': Journalists demand safety, justice on World Press Freedom Day
Why Italian Cardinal Becciu won't participate in conclave to elect new pope
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu on Tuesday, April 29, renounced his right to participate in the upcoming papal conclave, in line with the wishes of the late Pope Francis.
By Anjellah Owino 4 months ago
Why Italian Cardinal Becciu won't participate in conclave to elect new pope
College of cardinals to elect pope on May 7
The College of Cardinals will elect a new pope starting Monday, May 7, a senior Vatican source confirmed
By Anjellah Owino 4 months ago
College of cardinals to elect pope on May 7
Art competition winners named, 2025 edition announced
Two incredible artworks, Natalya Nduta's painting and Seth Kabacho's drawings, were among the top winners of the Live Free Art Competition by Jubilee.
By Anjellah Owino 5 months ago
Art competition winners named, 2025 edition announced
Artists vs AI: Real art needs human touch, creatives say
AI has been spreading across different fields, raising a big question: What is the future of art now that machines can "create"?
By Anjellah Owino 5 months ago
Artists vs AI: Real art needs human touch, creatives say
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
By Anjellah Owino 5 months ago
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
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Indigenous plays take centre stage
The Kenyan theatre scene is seeing a reawakening led by a love for plays in local languages. Leading the charge are Kikuyu and Luo.
By Anjellah Owino 6 months ago
Indigenous plays take centre stage
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Week of love: Theatre gets in the mood
The essence of love was captured in a comedy play 'Threads of Trust' by Igiza Arts Production staged at the Kenya National Theatre last weekend.
By Anjellah Owino 7 months ago
Week of love: Theatre gets in the mood
NASA has no agenda, says Jubilee Party
President says Opposition leaders are power-hungry and have no development agenda for the country
By Robert Kiplagat and Patrick Kibet 8 years ago
NASA has no agenda, says Jubilee Party
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By Chef Ali Mandhry
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State bans Saccos from borrowing to pay dividends
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By Brian Ngugi
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Why Athi-River is safe haven for human smugglers
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Dogs of war: How Kenyans are lured, smuggled into Russia
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