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Artist Wesley Osoro challenges Kibera stereotypes with vibrant storytelling

Kibera-based artist Wesley Osoro uses his signature faceless portraits to challenge negative stereotypes and highlight stories of resilience, hope, and everyday life within his community.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-05 11:53:03
Artists remembered Patrick Mukabi as a private but visionary painter whose studios and mentorship shaped many Kenyan artists, while tributes also raised concern over preserving his legacy.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-03 13:54:29
Text Book Centre has announced the shortlist for the 2026 TBC Penmanship Awards, featuring Kenyan authors across six categories, with winners set to be revealed on May 14.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-03 11:27:02
Alexander Nderitu’s new bilingual poetry collection 'Someone in Africa Loves You' explores love, mental health and cultural connection, marking his first full-length international debut.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-05-03 09:54:51
Artists pay tribute to Patrick Mukabi, celebrating his legacy as a mentor and influential visual artist who shaped generations through figurative painting and lasting impact on Kenya’s art scene.
By Mbugua Ngunjiri 2026-05-01 14:10:00
Nairobi’s art community is holding a series of tributes, including a bonfire memorial and an upcoming candlelight event at Kuona Artists’ Collective, to honour the late Patrick ‘Panye’ Mukabi.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-29 12:30:59
Kibanga Books has reduced the price of Kinyanjui Kombani’s Dear Mama to Sh890 after a dispute over pricing, with both parties later resolving the issue through private discussions.
By Tania Omusale 2026-04-28 15:29:19
Heartstrings Entertainment’s Red Handed is a comedy about three couples whose overlapping dinner parties in a dual-timeline staging expose infidelity, deception and strained relationships.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-28 12:33:33
Kisumu artist Oliver Okoth has launched Man in the Mirror, a 23-piece exhibition inspired by Michael Jackson’s life and music, running alongside the global premiere of the biopic Michael.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-27 12:59:04
Kenyan writer Owen Habel Lwanda has been shortlisted for the 2026 Afritondo Prize for his Vatican-set story The Sun of God, saying he was “not shocked” by the recognition.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-26 11:20:20
Three Brush Tu Artist founders reunite for their first joint exhibition, presenting 22 works that explore the complexities of human experience through distinct yet complementary artistic approaches.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-26 10:44:37
Legendary Kenyan painter and mentor Patrick Mukabi died at 56 after illness, leaving behind a widely celebrated artistic legacy and a generation of creatives he nurtured.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-04-26 10:34:42