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Asian Literary Festival 2026 opens in Nairobi showcasing Africa, Asia literary exchange

The Asian Literary Festival 2026 in Nairobi brings together 100 writers from Africa and Asia for a three-day celebration of books, poetry, culture, and dialogue across multiple city venues.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-29 14:00:00
To mark Mental Health Awareness Month, here are five fiction reads, from witty satire to reflective literary works, that offer comfort, humour, introspection and emotional grounding.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-25 14:58:52
Kaloki Nyamai is exhibiting at the 2026 Venice Biennale as one of 111 artists, showcasing immersive, Kamba-inspired installations that explore memory, identity, and cultural continuity.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-25 12:47:06
The Gods Must Be Krazy is a satirical comedy about a couple whose marriage plans spiral into chaos as traditional expectations clash with modern relationships on culture and dowry.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-25 11:29:23
Actor Gitura-Kamau is staging I Speak My Father in Kilifi on Father’s Day, bringing together spoken word, poetry, music and storytelling performances that explore the complexities of family.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-25 09:16:05
Artist Esther Litali’s debut solo exhibition features 20 paintings of vintage automobiles that explore nostalgia, personal legacy, and the human stories shared by classic car collectors.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-24 10:42:23
Adipo Sidang’s In the Seashell Hum uses the story of a traumatised former navy officer to explore PTSD, alcoholism and mental health struggles.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-20 11:36:40
The TBC Penmanship Awards 2026 in Nairobi recognised Kenyan writers across age categories, with Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o, Joan Thatiah and Jackson Biko among the notable winners.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-19 14:41:20
A student production of David Mulwa’s Clean Hands explores love, betrayal, cultural and religious conflict, and HIV/AIDS stigma in the 1980s through a story of two families.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-17 13:31:15
Artist Meshack Okeyo uses humour, comic-inspired imagery, and exaggerated everyday scenarios in his solo exhibition Aftermath at Annex Gallery to explore human error and self-awareness.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-17 10:42:36
The new Kenya Publishers Association chair, reflects on his journey from teaching to publishing, rising through Longhorn Publishers to leadership while shaping Kenya’s education books sector.
By Jael Wakesho and Mbugua Ngunjiri 2026-05-16 13:00:00
At the summit, KFCB used the platform to reinforce its mission of bringing Kenyan stories closer to audiences, particularly in grassroots communities where access to cinemas remains limited.
By Manuel Ntoyai 2026-05-13 10:35:00