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CULTUREGROWS SYMPOSIUM 2025.Day 2 of the Symposium at Nairobi National Museum brought together creatives, technologist...
25/07/2025

CULTUREGROWS SYMPOSIUM 2025.
Day 2 of the Symposium at Nairobi National Museum brought together creatives, technologists, educators, and cultural entrepreneurs from 16 countries. The event is exploring how digital tools and innovation can preserve and share African heritage in new and inclusive ways.
PHOTO: Nairobi National Museum

THE 3RD AFRICAN BOOK FAIR.With 13 days to go, the 3rd Edition of the African Book Fair will spotlight storytelling in ho...
25/07/2025

THE 3RD AFRICAN BOOK FAIR.
With 13 days to go, the 3rd Edition of the African Book Fair will spotlight storytelling in honour of literary legend Ngugi Wa Thiong’o at Maktaba Kuu, KNLS, Upper Hill, Nairobi, from 7–10 August 2025, celebrating African stories, bold voices, and a connected world.

CHARLE, WHAT DEY GO ON? ARTISTS’ TALK AT NCAI. Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI) will hold a live talk on Thursday, 31 J...
25/07/2025

CHARLE, WHAT DEY GO ON? ARTISTS’ TALK AT NCAI.
Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI) will hold a live talk on Thursday, 31 July at 7:00 PM EAT featuring artists Priscilla Kennedy and Beatrice Wanjiku.
The discussion, moderated by Peterson Kamwathi, will focus on their works ‘Blue Blood’ and ‘The Substance of Things’, exploring health, disease, and the role of art in expressing unspoken issues. The event will stream on YouTube with free registration and sign language interpretation.
PHOTO: NCAI

CREATIVE ASSOCIATE INTERN NEEDED.Dream Factory is looking for a fresh graduate or final-year student ready to kick-start...
25/07/2025

CREATIVE ASSOCIATE INTERN NEEDED.
Dream Factory is looking for a fresh graduate or final-year student ready to kick-start their design career while working with top international toy brands in Kenya. This internship offers hands-on experience in creating digital content, designing marketing materials, and collaborating on exciting campaigns.
Apply now: https://forms.gle/gUXecCt4z6vE9uVY9

SOMANAMI LIVE AT CULTURE GROWS SYMPOSIUMSoma Nami Books is part of the Culture Grows symposium by the British Council at...
25/07/2025

SOMANAMI LIVE AT CULTURE GROWS SYMPOSIUM
Soma Nami Books is part of the Culture Grows symposium by the British Council at the National Museums of Kenya. The event celebrates cultural heritage, storytelling, and literary creativity. Visitors can explore Soma Nami’s curated collection and engage in conversations about books, culture, and innovation.
PHOTO: Soma Nami Books

HAPPILY NEVER AFTER OPENS TODAY .The Productions’ comedy play Happily Never After opens today, at 6:30 PM.There are fou...
25/07/2025

HAPPILY NEVER AFTER OPENS TODAY .
The Productions’ comedy play Happily Never After opens today, at 6:30 PM.There are four remaining shows scheduled for Saturday 26th July at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM, and Sunday 27th July at 3:00 PM and 6:30 PM. Tickets are priced at KSh 1,500 and can be booked through www.cronyproductions.co.ke.
For more information, contact 0113 346 363 or 0113 409 225.

SIBYLLA MARTIN'S EXHIBITION NOW OPEN.Sibylla Martin's exhibition Paintings for an Anxious Age is now open at Circle Art ...
25/07/2025

SIBYLLA MARTIN'S EXHIBITION NOW OPEN.
Sibylla Martin's exhibition Paintings for an Anxious Age is now open at Circle Art Gallery and will continue until 22 August 2025. The gallery is open on weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM and on weekends from noon to 5 PM.
PHOTO: Circle Art Gallery

MUSEUM SOCIETY POP-UP MARKET.The Pop-Up Market will take place on Saturday, 13th September 2025, at the Nairobi Nationa...
25/07/2025

MUSEUM SOCIETY POP-UP MARKET.
The Pop-Up Market will take place on Saturday, 13th September 2025, at the Nairobi National Museum Courtyard. Visitors can enjoy books from KES 100, art, eco-friendly products, food stalls, and fun activities for all ages. The event runs from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with free entry and parking.

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – A STORY OF SILENCED PAIN."Behind Closed Doors" by Artist Nyambura is a 40x40cm thread-on-canvas pi...
24/07/2025

BEHIND CLOSED DOORS – A STORY OF SILENCED PAIN.
"Behind Closed Doors" by Artist Nyambura is a 40x40cm thread-on-canvas piece that powerfully unravels the unseen cries of women trapped in silence. Available for 270 USD / 35,000 KES.
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KAZI NI KAZI EXHIBITION .Mafrica will host the Kazi ni KAZI Exhibition: An Ode to the Hands That Build on 30th August 20...
24/07/2025

KAZI NI KAZI EXHIBITION .
Mafrica will host the Kazi ni KAZI Exhibition: An Ode to the Hands That Build on 30th August 2025 in Ngara. The event will showcase artworks and stories of artisans, bone workers, and local creators, highlighting the beauty and resilience of Kenya’s informal economy.
Tickets go for Ksh 350 via Mpesa Till 4961834.

MADOU & DOUCOURA LIGHT UP NAIROBI AT DANCE LIFE FESTIVAL 2025Madou & Doucoura gave a live performance at Dance Life Fes...
24/07/2025

MADOU & DOUCOURA LIGHT UP NAIROBI AT DANCE LIFE FESTIVAL 2025
Madou & Doucoura gave a live performance at Dance Life Festival 2025, mixing Malian traditions with strong vocals, drum beats, and sweet melodies. They performed with Kenyan artists Kake Wakake on nyatiti and Akoth Jumadi, creating a memorable cross-cultural concert supported by Upstage Ltd and Urgent Africa.
PHOTO: Limited

MR & MISS KASARANI 6TH EDITION 2025 .The 6th edition of Mr & Miss Kasarani, happening on 13th September 2025 from 5 PM a...
24/07/2025

MR & MISS KASARANI 6TH EDITION 2025 .
The 6th edition of Mr & Miss Kasarani, happening on 13th September 2025 from 5 PM at KISE, ICIPE Road. This year’s theme, “Cradle of Culture,” celebrates African heritage in style.

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