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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 14 days 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 15 days 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 28 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago
College of cardinals to elect pope on May 7
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
Artists vs AI: Real art needs human touch, creatives say
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 2 months ago
Art competition winners named, 2025 edition announced
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, ‘Picha’
By 2 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 3 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 4 months ago
Week of love: Theatre gets in the mood
Museum roots for the African story
PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.
By 14 days 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 15 days 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 28 days 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 1 month ago
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
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
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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago
College of cardinals to elect pope on May 7
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
Artists vs AI: Real art needs human touch, creatives say
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 2 months ago
Art competition winners named, 2025 edition announced
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, ‘Picha’
By 2 months ago
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
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.
By 3 months ago
Indigenous plays take centre stage
Premium
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 4 months ago
Week of love: Theatre gets in the mood
Museum roots for the African story
PiCHA, Africa’s first museum for contemporary African photography, will open its doors in June 2026.
By 14 days 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 15 days 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 28 days 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 1 month ago
Exhibition looks at suicide, alcoholism
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
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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago
College of cardinals to elect pope on May 7
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
Artists vs AI: Real art needs human touch, creatives say
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 2 months ago
Art competition winners named, 2025 edition announced
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, ‘Picha’
By 2 months ago
Mohamed Komeja and his Kiswahili play, 'Picha'
Kenya misses Sh130b carbon credit cash on poor forest data
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
54 mins ago
108 Eritreans arrested at Kenya-Uganda border
Rift Valley
By Irissheel Shanzu
54 mins ago
Protests spark schools closure in major towns
Education
By Mike Kihaki
54 mins ago
Families of missing DCP officials in agony over their whereabouts
National
By Emmanuel Kipchumba and George Njunge
54 mins ago