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Arts & Entertainment
Kenyan Fashion Designer's Collection Debuts at Paris Fashion Week
Nairobi designer Amara Ochieng made history as the first Kenyan to show at Paris Fashion Week ready-to-wear, presenting a 24-piece collection rooted in Luo textile traditions.
Kenya National Theatre Launches New Season with Sold-Out Swahili Play
The Kenya National Theatre's boldest season in two decades opened to full houses, anchored by a searing Swahili-language drama about post-protest Nairobi.
Lupita Nyong'o Returns to Kenya, Inspires Young Filmmakers at Nairobi Workshop
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o spent a week in Nairobi mentoring emerging filmmakers and calling for greater investment in Kenya's film ecosystem.
Afrobeats Takes Over Nairobi: How Kenya Became the Genre's New East African Home
Nairobi's music scene is redefining Afrobeats in East Africa, with homegrown artists, major label deals, and packed venues signalling a cultural shift.
Kenya's Comedy Scene Explodes Online as YouTube Stars Draw Millions of Views
Kenya's online comedy ecosystem has exploded in 2026, with a new generation of YouTube creators collectively amassing hundreds of millions of views and building businesses that rival traditional media brands.
Nairobi Gallery Week 2026: East African Contemporary Art Takes Centre Stage
Nairobi Gallery Week 2026 brought together 60 artists from across East Africa for Kenya's most ambitious showcase of contemporary visual art, drawing collectors and curators from four continents.
Kenyan Novelist Wanjiku Kamau Wins Commonwealth Literature Prize 2026
Nairobi-born novelist Wanjiku Kamau has won the 2026 Commonwealth Literature Prize for her debut novel 'The Weight of Waiting', described by judges as a masterwork of contemporary African fiction.
Nairobi Jazz Festival 2026 Draws 80,000 Attendees Over Three Days
The Nairobi Jazz Festival 2026 attracted 80,000 music lovers over three days at Uhuru Gardens, with a record 14 international acts performing alongside Kenya's finest jazz and fusion musicians.
Kenya's Film Industry Booms as Netflix Commissions Six New Kenyan Productions
Netflix has commissioned six new Kenyan productions in 2026, supercharging a local film industry that is rapidly emerging as one of Africa's most dynamic creative hubs.