Latest culture stories from across Kenya.
Kenya has become the second African country, after South Africa, to win a Grand Prix at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. The Grand Prix is the highest honour awarded at Cannes Lions, widely regarded as the leading…
China and Kenya have expressed commitment to deepening cooperation in fashion, cultural heritage, and the creative economy, leveraging cultural exchanges to bolster broader China-Africa people-to-people connections. Speaking at the opening…
Media personality Janet Mbugua has spoken out against Xenophobia, urging people to look beyond blaming foreigners for challenges facing the economy. In a video shared on her social media platforms, Mbugua challenges the tendency to direct…
Kenya is exploring new avenues for collaboration in the creative economy following a virtual meeting between Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Abraham Korir Sing’Oei and acclaimed actor, filmmaker and creative entrepreneur Sir Idris…
Kenyan fashion brand Yoshita 1967 has made history after its founder, Anil Padia, won the Savoir-Faire Prize at the 2026 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. The win marks the first time a Kenyan label has reached the final of the…
The latest global alcohol consumption data reveals the countries with the highest average alcohol intake, with Europe dominating the top of the ranking. Romania emerges as the country with the highest alcohol consumption in the latest…
Fally Ipupa is a Congolese singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Fally Ipupa is set to headline a major concert in Nairobi on September 5, with the event bringing together performers…
Kenyan writer Gladwell Pamba has been shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing, earning recognition for her short story ‘The Last Shop’. Pamba is among five writers from across Africa selected for this year’s prestigious…
Haus of Kühl lands in Nairobi for the first time on Saturday, September 26 2026, taking over Sk8City at Diamond Plaza 2 from 6 PM – 4 AM. This will mark the platform’s first entry into the East African market and organisers say “the…
Organisers of the multidisciplinary cultural festival, iToka – The Crossing, have announced the return of the event for its highly anticipated second edition. Dubbed Chapter 2, the day-long festival will take place on Saturday, August 29,…
Kenyan musicians Njoki Karu, Billy Black and Kadawa are among the artists set to perform at the return of Sondeka Festival, which will take place on September 12 at The Junction Mall. The festival, organised by Creatives Garage as part of…
It was a day of family, tradition, and celebration for President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto as they hosted loved ones and political leaders in Kilgoris for their daughter Charlene’s engagement to Tanzanian entrepreneur Isaya…
Kenya and China have pledged to deepen people-to-people connections, foster mutual learning, and share experiences that strengthen the bond between the two nations. Leaders from both sides stressed that strong social and cultural ties…
Music, dance and coastal culture will come together when the Ritmo Conexión Weekender takes over Malindi from July 31 to August 2, offering three days of live performances, dance, beach experiences and cultural activities inspired by the…
The kilns of the eastern Chinese city of Jingdezhen have transformed mounds of humble clay into exquisite porcelain that has traveled across oceans, transcended cultural boundaries and fostered bonds between civilizations for over 2000…
American rapper, Chancelor Johnathan Bennett, popularly known as Chance the Rapper, has urged that history that documents the struggle for freedom is an important lesson for children. The rapper’s comments come after visiting the Nairobi…
Jean Ojiro has been crowned Miss Universe Kenya 2026 following a glamorous grand finale held at Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi on Saturday, July 25. The beauty pageant, which began its national search in June, will continue in Puerto…
The Festival of Sound and Art, stylised as FOSA, returns this August at the Sarit Centre, featuring several well-known and emerging Kenyan artists in a celebration of Kenyan creativity and the growing creative economy. The festival will…
TikTok removed more than 884,000 videos in Kenya during the first three months of 2026 as it stepped up efforts to create a safer digital environment for creators. According to TikTok’s latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report, the…
Award-winning Kenyan rapper and songwriter Nyashinski treated fans to an intimate live performance on Tuesday night as Spotify’s Greasy Tunes programme continued its celebration of Nairobi’s vibrant youth music culture. The event dubbed…
Rastafarians practise meditation using marijuana, and Kenyan members of the movement are awaiting a ruling by the High Court on July 15 on whether they will be allowed to smoke it under the right of freedom of religion. The Rastafari…
Sherehe lovers turned up at Ngong Racecourse for the latest edition of The Millennials Cookout. The event, built around the 90s and early 2000s, brought nostalgia through music, food, drinks and fashion together. The day’s biggest moment…
The importance of financing creatives became the key highlight at the Sanara Creative Economy Learning Forum event held at the Radisson Blue Hotel on Thursday morning, July 2. The forum brought together investors, policymakers, financial…
The Summer Tides Festival, dubbed Africa’s premier event, is set to take Malindi town in Kilifi County by storm, as beaches are expected to become a beehive of activities with various artists converging to showcase their talents as…
