Latest arts stories from across Kenya.
For Ben, a successful accountant, money was never a problem and he never thought it would ever be. However, he had one problem – his son. Being an only child, Daniel was a little spoilt and entitled. He dropped out of school and started…
I casually joke with my kids about how I must have been an award-winning actress in my previous life. If you haven’t watched Empire yet, you probably should because you’ll understand why sacrifices aren’t necessary sometimes. This is in…
Chris had fallen in love with Mace, a beautiful lady who was on a wheelchair. He asks her out and they start dating. Then she finds out she is pregnant and his family threaten her. She decides to end their relationship even though Chris…
Our third date was in the outskirts of Nairobi, at a restaurant she had picked, “Jennie’s”. I didn’t know it then, but Jennie’s meant more to her than just the four walls where they made ridiculously priced food. This had been where she’d…
Rule number one of the jungle: Never look back. Jacob made the one mistake that almost cost him his life. Even the best forget the rules sometimes especially when they’re being chased by an angry mob armed with stones and large sticks.…
Eight years, I couldn’t believe how much my princess had grown. I felt like the years had gone by so fast. Watching her grow was both challenging and beautiful at the same time. From when she used to cry every night, to taking her first…
At 13 years old, Sarah already knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. She wanted to become a professional dancer and live in Hollywood with other entertainers. Since she was a child, Sarah loved dancing. Her mother always…
There are so many great stories on Potentash. Here is a roundup of the fiction stories of the last 2 months. When Betty first laid her eyes on Andrew she knew instantly that she’d met ‘the man’. At the time Andrew was subtly charming, the…
Short stories have a special place in an avid reader’s heart. They take you to a world where you experience unique life experiences. Some of the experiences make you empathize, others make you angry, and others make you think a lot about…
As Remi was parking the last boxes into the van, the unexpected happened. His supervisor showed up. Not really, he had been seated at a strategic place witnessing the whole theft process taking place. The supervisor had been patient enough…
I knew Patricia’s visit would not end well. Something within me warned me against saying yes to her request to come to my place. Or maybe it was the knowledge I had about the person she was. Whatever thing that was whispering to my ear to…
She sat on her balcony gazing at the stars. A feeling of sadness and nostalgia engulfed her. She remembered Patrick. The fact that tears didn’t roll down her cheeks was a good sign. She was finally getting over him. It had been six months…
Brenda grew up in a family of four and was the last born, meaning she was the favourite child. Now you would think it was because she was the baby of the family, but on the contrary, it was actually because she followed everything her…
K by Dolce and Gabbana. Its scent flooded my mind with memories. It’s ironic that two years later, this fragrance by such a prestigious brand only reminded me of the past. Standing in this long queue at Quickmart by the hotdog stand when…
Meet John, a young, hardworking man who works in a driving school in Rongai, both as a receptionist and as a driving instructor. If you have ever been to Rongai, you would notice the numerous numbers of driving schools in the area as such…
The last five weeks had been so busy for Richard and Jane. They were going through a process that would lead to the adoption of a new member of their family, Ruth. They had also moved up and down while preparing their home to accommodate…
An advertisement posted on Sunny Side Daily a few days back caught Quin’s attention as she skimmed through the newspaper. A notice for a job vacancy for two Junior Designers at Lou’s Dreamwear, one of the biggest names in the fashion…
When Betty first laid her eyes on Andrew she knew instantly that she’d met ‘the man’. At the time Andrew was subtly charming, the perfect depiction of the middle-class bachelor. Betty on the other hand had just completed law school and…
Claire’s face paled. She then had this sudden urge to empty the contents of her gut. Ian had been acting suspiciously for a couple of weeks, and she knew why. She had hoped she was wrong about him, but despite his best efforts to hide it…
It was his charm and witty remarks that caught my attention. This was during one of the school’s drama festivals. We exchanged contacts and agreed to meet during the holidays. I barely concentrated in school because I kept thinking about…
Njoki grew up in Murang’a, as the only child of her mother who had died during birth. Growing up, her grandmother used to tell her how her father who was allegedly in the army died during one of the raids. She rarely knew any of her…
Everywhere he looked there were symbols of love and joy. His best friend and cousin, Tony was finally making it official before friends and family with the love of his life, Wendy. Only Dave felt stabs into his heart every time someone…
Now, you all know that I am a good person. I don’t like problems. So, when my 3 baby mamas started calling me left, right and centre, I knew it was time to change my number. Money doesn’t fall from trees. What was I supposed to give them?…
In your twenty-three years on this earth, you hadn’t once let your guard down – at least not when it came to men. Your mother made it her duty to preach to you that men are simply bad people. They never have the right intentions, and they…
