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PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.

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Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians

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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.

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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.

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'Don't shoot the messenger': Journalists demand safety, justice on World Press Freedom Day

Silenced voices: Kenyan media faces mounting pressure as freedom shrinks.

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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.

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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

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Artists vs AI: Real art needs human touch, creatives say

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Museum roots for the African story

PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.

By 26 days ago

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 27 days ago

Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians

‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders.

By 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

Premium

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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

'Don't shoot the messenger': Journalists demand safety, justice on World Press Freedom Day

Silenced voices: Kenyan media faces mounting pressure as freedom shrinks.

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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 2 months ago

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

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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”?

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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.

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Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'

Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, ‘Picha’

By 2 months ago

Premium

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.

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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 5 months ago

Museum roots for the African story

PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.

By 26 days ago

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 27 days ago

Play on unholy union of clergy, politicians

‘The Anointed Cartel’ play daringly takes on the unholy union between politicians and religious leaders.

By 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

Premium

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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

'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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

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.

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Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'

Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, ‘Picha’

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