Wangari Mathai, Matatu Musical, Redemption: Theatre shows you shouldn't miss
From Wangarĩ Maathai’s inspiring story and political satire to coastal taarab storytelling and Valentine’s comedy, Kenya’s theatre scene is set to showcase a rich mix of productions.
By Anjellah Owino
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2026-01-18 09:39:58
Landscapes from Home, a group exhibition featuring six Kenyan artists, opens in London this January, using diverse visual languages to explore ideas of home, memory, and identity for Africans abroad.
By Anjellah Owino
2026-01-11 14:00:00
Mombasa’s historic Little Theatre Club faces possible closure after Kenya Railways Corporation issued a directive to take over the gazetted national monument for a training institute.
By Anjellah Owino
2026-01-11 10:32:16
George Ruto’s iconic 'Mood' matatu has unveiled a striking new graffiti artwork featuring American streaming sensation IShowSpeed alongside football legend Cristiano Ronaldo
By Joan Oyiela
2026-01-10 14:18:29
Social media has become the driving force in Kenyan theatre marketing, helping production companies attract younger, more discerning audiences while traditional methods play a smaller role.
By Anjellah Owino
2026-01-04 12:36:31
Kenya’s theatre scene this year became a bold mirror of power, faith, gender, history and generational change.
By Anjellah Owino
2025-12-29 09:15:59
The year’s theatre scene blended reverent revivals of classic Kenyan works with bold personal storytelling, historical narratives, farce, and vernacular productions, revealing a vibrant stage.
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2025-12-21 10:07:16
Riara University students premiered Circles, a short film addressing sexual assault and gender-based violence, following the university’s formal chartering in March 2025.
By Elvis Ogina
2025-12-18 13:27:45
The event, themed on social justice and equality, saw more than 100 submissions, with 50 artworks shortlisted for the final exhibition after a rigorous selection process.
By Anjellah Owino
2025-12-15 00:00:00
Prof David Mulwa is remembered as a disciplined, generous pioneer of Kenyan theatre whose five-decade career as a playwright, actor, director, and mentor shaped generations of artists.
By Anjellah Owino
2025-12-14 10:25:42
As Kenyans head into the festive season, literary advocate Lexa Lubanga reflects on the scarcity of Christmas-themed adult fiction by Kenyan authors.
By Anjellah Owino
2025-12-14 10:10:11
Kenya mourns not only a beloved author but a cultural icon whose work helped define and elevate the nation’s literary heritage, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.
By Tania Omusale
2025-12-12 12:55:29
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