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Reveal Comics Conversations EA , in collaboration with Alliance Française de Nairobi, brought young people and creatives...
07/09/2026

Reveal Comics Conversations EA , in collaboration with Alliance Française de Nairobi, brought young people and creatives together for Rada na Gen Z: Katiba na Sauti Yetu, using comics, visual storytelling and conversation to explore the Constitution and youth participation in civic life.
The session highlighted how artists and creatives can use their work to question, document and shape conversations around society and politics.
Photos: Reveal Comics Conversations EA

The 3rd edition of Mr & Miss Maa Creatives 2026 is set for its grand finale on September 26 at Carnivore Simba Saloon, w...
07/09/2026

The 3rd edition of Mr & Miss Maa Creatives 2026 is set for its grand finale on September 26 at Carnivore Simba Saloon, where the winners will be crowned.

Kenyan comedian Auntie Jemimah marked a decade in comedy over the weekend with the fourth edition of her popular Maitú M...
07/09/2026

Kenyan comedian Auntie Jemimah marked a decade in comedy over the weekend with the fourth edition of her popular Maitú Múkábete showcase at the KICC Tsavo Ballroom in Nairobi. Held on Saturday, 5 September, the live experience brought audiences together through comedy, Gikuyu storytelling and cultural themes, reflecting the character and stories that have shaped Auntie Jemimah’s creative journey over the past 10 years.

Photos: creatives

Curves in Colour, a contemporary painting exhibition celebrating body diversity, confidence, beauty and self-expression,...
07/09/2026

Curves in Colour, a contemporary painting exhibition celebrating body diversity, confidence, beauty and self-expression, is now running at the Nairobi Gallery, featuring works by Ciru Ivy, Sylvia Oloo, Wayne Oloo and Ian Ngethe.

Curated by Ciru Ivy and presented by Animated Easel Art Studio, the exhibition runs from 5–30 September 2026, inviting audiences to explore different perspectives on beauty through bold and colourful artworks.

Millaz Productions Kenya brought Faithfool to the Kenya National Theatre over the weekend, telling the story of a funera...
07/09/2026

Millaz Productions Kenya brought Faithfool to the Kenya National Theatre over the weekend, telling the story of a funeral that takes an unexpected turn when long-buried truths come to light. Written by Fred Mbogo and directed by Ken Aswani, the play explores faith, moral judgment, hypocrisy and what happens when religious belief clashes with humanity.
Photos: Millaz Productions Kenya

Thousands of music fans gathered at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on Saturday, as Congolese rhumba star Fally Ipupa headlined ...
07/09/2026

Thousands of music fans gathered at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, on Saturday, as Congolese rhumba star Fally Ipupa headlined a 12-hour live music showcase bringing together artists and DJs from Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. The event featured Mphela, Dj Maphorisa, Klan, DJ Joe Mfalme, Ice and Supreme, creating a cross-border mix of rhumba, Amapiano and contemporary African sounds.
Photos: Gitau

Animation lovers and creatives in Nairobi have something to look forward to as 2026 brings African animation to the cit...
07/09/2026

Animation lovers and creatives in Nairobi have something to look forward to as 2026 brings African animation to the city on 18 October 2026.

The event will showcase films by African filmmakers and animators, alongside games by African creatives, short-form animation, creative conversations and cosplay.

Miss World Kenya Trizah Muhenje is back home after representing Kenya at the Miss World 2026 Festival in Vietnam, where...
07/09/2026

Miss World Kenya Trizah Muhenje is back home after representing Kenya at the Miss World 2026 Festival in Vietnam, where she advanced to the Top 20 globally and earned a Top 5 position in Africa. Her journey saw her use the global platform to champion education, women’s empowerment and child welfare, while carrying Kenya’s flag on the international stage.
Welcome home, Trizah, your journey made Kenya proud.

Photos: Trizah Muhenje

Love Sessions will host a free Game Night at Fahrenheit Lounge, ABC Place, on Thursday, 17th September from 6PM, featur...
07/09/2026

Love Sessions will host a free Game Night at Fahrenheit Lounge, ABC Place, on Thursday, 17th September from 6PM, featuring trivia on KLS, love and romance, with October and November Love Sessions tickets up for grabs.

Artists, writers and creatives explored the art of zine-making at Nairobi City Council Eastlands Library, where and Co...
07/09/2026

Artists, writers and creatives explored the art of zine-making at Nairobi City Council Eastlands Library, where and Comix, guided by K. Tindi, brought participants together to create and share stories through independent publishing.
The workshop offered a hands-on space for creatives to write, illustrate and turn their ideas into zines, highlighting self-publishing as another avenue for creative expression.
Photos: Omondi.

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