The Kenya National Theatre stands today, paling in comparison to the Norfolk Hotel opposite and dwarfed by masts towering from the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation next door. The concept of a cultural ...

Does Kenya have a cultural identity? After 58 years of self-rule, the answer is still not apparent. As the country marks the first Utamaduni Day, Kenya, with a remarkable ethnic diversity of 44 tribes ...

If you’ve spent time in African creative circles, you’ve probably heard the phrase: “Let’s create our own stories, our own way.” It’s a rallying cry that has echoed across conversations about film, ...

Thandiwe Muriu is sick of blending in. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, the 30-year-old artist feels like she’s often flattened “into the background of my culture,” as she told the BBC. “And my ...

Four smart ways to do Kenya this year: From gallery hops in Westlands to quiet conservancy drives, here’s how to see Kenya in 2026. The shift is tangible. Nairobi’s cultural calendar now rivals major ...