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From Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga to stage, 'Gikuyu na Mumbi' musical retells Kikuyu origins

Gìkùyù na Mumbi, a historical musical that traces the origin of the Kikuyu people, opened on stage on April 2 and runs until April 5 at the Kenya National Theatre.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-03 15:11:49
Adlan Yousif’s Deprivation exhibition in Nairobi uses fragmented scrap-metal sculptures to reflect lived experiences of loss, dignity and resilience in conflict and scarcity.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-01 15:12:03
Voting is currently open until March 31 for the 2026 TBC Penmanship Awards, a "star-studded" celebration featuring six categories of fiction and non-fiction by Kenyan author.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-31 14:40:55
Artists and curators have launched a benefit exhibition at Village Market to raise funds for veteran painter Patrick Mukabi’s medical care. His solo show Mali Safi is also ongoing.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-31 12:53:56
Shangwe T. Khalwale draws from her personal experience with endometriosis to tell a deeply personal coming-of-age story about illness, identity and resilience in young African women.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-30 09:20:38
Igiza Arts Production and Kirawa Road School stage Sarafina! on April 3, with students bringing the iconic anti-apartheid musical to life.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-29 12:21:54
Nairobi’s Easter productions are reimagining Biblical stories through contemporary theatre, music and performance, exploring themes of faith, power and modern society.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-29 11:43:19
Deborah Auko Tendo’s self-published biography Rough Silk defied industry rejection to become a national bestseller, telling a deeply personal story of her father.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-29 10:05:31
A duo exhibition in Kibera brings together 40 works by Jimmy Kitheka and Edgar Keng’ara, using different interpretations of light to explore memory, identity, guidance and personal reflection.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-29 09:09:09
Children’s book Ila’s Adventures by Keya Punja is brought to life as a dance performance, inspiring kids with imagination, bravery, and self-belief through ballet and contemporary dance.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-27 17:34:24
Thakame Nduru is a gripping Kikuyu family drama exploring inheritance, sibling rivalry, and identity, as two brothers clash over legacy, love, and belonging in a modern cultural setting.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-27 15:40:00
Husband for Breakfast, staged by Heartstrings Entertainment, is a comedy that explores how small misunderstandings and mistrust can spiral into major marital conflicts.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-03-26 11:39:21