Arts, music, heritage, language.
Thirty-nine young artists from Mathare's Dream Building Service Association Art Class travelled on the Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi to Emali as part of a long-term art project, using the railway experience as a source of inspiration and subject matter for their creative work.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Thirty-nine young artists from Mathare's Dream Building Service Association Art Class travelled on the Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi to Emali as part of a long-term art project, using the railway experience as a source of inspiration and subject matter for their creative work.
17 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Dancehall veteran Redsan has denied circulating rumors that radio presenters were running away or hiding from him out of fear, attributing the misconception to a lighthearted skit by media personality Kwambox and accusing critics of trying to derail momentum around his 30-year anniversary concert.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kaya elders and political leaders in Kilifi have opposed the postponement and proposed rebranding of the Chenda Chenda festival, citing risk to Mijikenda cultural identity.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
A mamianqun, or horse-face skirt over a century old from China's Shandong province, is on display at the National Museums of Kenya as part of the China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition, which brings together traditional Chinese dress and contemporary African fashion through accompanying fashion shows and cultural exchange.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi's historic McMillan Memorial Library, built in 1931, has temporarily closed for major restoration works conducted by Nairobi City County and Book Bunk Trust. The first phase includes roof repairs, external drainage improvements, and electrical works to protect the building from water damage as part of efforts to preserve the landmark and transform it into a modern public knowledge hub.
12 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Technology has enabled authors to bypass traditional publishing gatekeepers by using platforms like Amazon, Kobo, and Lulu to self-publish, but the article cautions that while these options exist, they come with substantial costs and challenges compared to the traditional publishing route.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya and China are seeking to deepen cultural cooperation through fashion, heritage preservation, skills development and the creative economy, with a China-Africa Costume Culture and Art Exhibition opened at the National Museums of Kenya in Nairobi. The Director of Culture said cultural cooperation should be an integral component of Kenya-China and broader Africa-China relations through people-to-people exchanges involving artists, cultural practitioners, museums, researchers, designers, and young people.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress," which she wore in 1994 on the day her then-husband Prince Charles publicly admitted adultery, is to be auctioned in New York in December and is estimated to fetch between $150,000 and $300,000, with some proceeds going to charity.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →