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Jeff Obonyo on theatre, acting and struggle to make a living in Kenya's creative industry

Actor Jeff Obonyo reflects on campus, theatre and his creative journey, while highlighting the challenges Kenyan artists face in earning a living and calling for greater investment in the arts.

By Ronald Kipruto 2026-09-24 09:59:44

Jeff Obonyo on theatre, acting and struggle to make a living in Kenya's creative industry

Theatre in the Woods: How 'What We Never Said' took theatre beyond Nairobi's traditional stages

By Anjellah Owino 2026-09-22 10:49:01

Christine Karuma turns intimacy, vulnerability and play into art in Nairobi

Artist Christine Karuma explores intimacy, vulnerability, sexuality and play through painting, collage and sculpture in an open studio showcasing her evolving creative process in Nairobi.

By Anjellah Owino 2026-09-22 09:49:05

Somali poet Abwaan Diisow turns his words into a school in Kajiado

Somali poet Abwaan Diisow has transformed his two-decade literary career into education, growing Elmi Diisow Academy in Kajiado from two learners to about 150.

By Boniface Mithika 2026-09-18 12:36:27

Somali poet Abwaan Diisow turns his words into a school in Kajiado

Savalla Vanessa's 'Nyumbani Kwa Mama' project explores why art feels like home

The photo slideshow explores her evolving relationship with art, using personal photographs to create a symbolic home built around expression, belonging and creative freedom.

By Anjellah Owino 2026-09-16 11:07:52

Savalla Vanessa's 'Nyumbani Kwa Mama' project explores why art feels like home

Odyssey of Jalupo: Coster Ojwang' explores fashion, culture, visual art in new exhibition

The exhibition shows works created from 2020 to the present and explores spirituality, memory, ancestry, land, family and lineage, existence in Nairobi, culture and music.

By Anjellah Owino 2026-09-13 11:57:19

Odyssey of Jalupo: Coster Ojwang' explores fashion, culture, visual art in new exhibition

Mombasa to host five-day Wimbi la Sanaa Festival across iconic coastal venues

Ngorobi, founder of Jukwaa Arts and curator of the Wimbi la Sanaa Festival, says that preserving these practices is an important part of the festival, holding Kukuna Nazi and Henna Arts competitions.

By Anjellah Owino 2026-09-13 11:39:06

Mombasa to host five-day Wimbi la Sanaa Festival across iconic coastal venues

All Systems Go for Sudhee: Jaymoh Decin Takes His Comedy to KICC

Jaymoh's mother stepped into the promotional spotlight, confirming that she would not only attend the show but would also get on stage to perform in support of her son

By Solomon Koko 2026-09-12 13:07:15

All Systems Go for Sudhee: Jaymoh Decin Takes His Comedy to KICC

Kenyan sculptor Gerard Motondi to showcase Kisii stone-carving heritage at Italy symposium

He started by making simple models of birds, fish and animals before developing his skills through practice and apprenticeship. His early training helped him understand stone

By Jael Wakesho 2026-09-11 14:19:29

Kenyan sculptor Gerard Motondi to showcase Kisii stone-carving heritage at Italy symposium

Womb Opener: Play puts the hidden burden of firstborn daughters on stage

The one-woman play based on Njeri Wangari’s life explores the emotional burden, parentification and lost childhoods experienced by firstborn daughters.

By Anjellah Owino 2026-09-09 13:43:42

Womb Opener: Play puts the hidden burden of firstborn daughters on stage

'Exodus': How a Kenyan play explores colonialism, betrayal and African pride

The play was written and directed by Kennedy Hillary “Kenhillary” and produced by Calcine Anyango. Irene Munene is the stage manager. It also featured Jowi by singer-songwriter Coster Ojwang'.

By Anjellah Owino 2026-09-07 16:32:29