Books & LiteratureWhy East African Literature Deserves a Global Spotlight
From Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o to Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, East African writers have long produced world-class literature. It's time the world took notice.
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Books & LiteratureFrom Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o to Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, East African writers have long produced world-class literature. It's time the world took notice.
Opinion & CommentaryFrom colonial-era cultural policies to modern funding structures, external forces have long shaped Kenyan artistic expression. It's time for a critical examination.
Books & LiteratureThe case for establishing a distinctly Kenyan literary tradition — one that centres our languages, our histories, and our ways of seeing the world.
MusicOnce the soundtrack of Kenya, benga music has faded from the mainstream. What happened, and can it make a comeback?
Theatre & PerformanceFrom immersive performances to sold-out runs, Nairobi's theatre scene is thriving. But structural challenges threaten its sustainability.
Books & LiteratureThe founder of The Magunga Review talks about creating a platform for African stories, the state of literary criticism, and why African readers deserve better.
Opinion & CommentaryThe government's creative economy framework could transform the arts sector — if implementation matches ambition.
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Visual ArtsNairobi International Jazz Festival 2026
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MusicEast African Film Festival 2026
Alliance Française, Nairobi
Film & VideoNairobi Poetry Slam Championship
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