King Kaka makes creative return with launch of new album ‘Year of the Pen’
King Kaka has officially released his highly anticipated album, Year of the Pen. The new 13 track album...
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African Film Press partners with Locarno’s Open Doors to launch new critics prize
The African Film Press (AFP) has joined forces with the Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors program. Serving as...
Visa and Disney bring Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to Kenya with an exclusive red carpet premiere
The Force officially landed in East Africa. On Friday, May 22nd, 2026, the galactic frontier moved to Century...
Ish Kevin drops music video for new jam “Question” featuring Kenny Sol
Rwandan rap star Ish Kevin has officially released the highly anticipated music video for his new jam Question, featuring...
Music producer, DTX, drops new jam ‘One by One’ ft Maandy, Ssaru, and Nviiri
Renowned music producer DTX has officially released his highly anticipated Arbantone single, One by One, bringing together an powerhouse...
Adipo Sidang’s play ‘In the Seashell Hum’ debuts May 15 at Kenya National Theatre
Award-winning playwright Adipo Sidang’ is returning to the stage with a production that promises to be as haunting as...
Jai Vaghela, Financially Incorrect & Jambojet among nominees for the BAKE Awards 2026
The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has officially triggered the countdown to the 2026 BAKE Awards, announcing that...
How the Creative Economy Bill excludes most Kenyan creatives
In the twilight of Kenya’s legislative calendar, buried within a proposed legislation masquerading as liberation for artists, lies...
Journeyman Pictures to Globally distribute colonial land dispute docu, ‘Kikuyu Land’
Journeyman Pictures has acquired the worldwide rights to the acclaimed documentary Kikuyu Land, following its successful run on...
“Nawi” & “Kash Money” win big in the Kalasha Awards 2026
The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards recently concluded in a spectacular gala at...
Farewell Patrick Mukabi (1969–2026): The man who painted Nairobi’s soul
Nairobi has lost its most vibrant mirror. With the passing of Patrick Mukabi, the city loses more than...
“Bad Girls of the Bible” play returns on May 29-31 at the Nairobi Baptist Church
In a world that often labels people by their worst mistakes, the ChemiChemi Players are inviting audiences to...
“African Twist” musical by Ketebul returns for a special performance on July 30
The vibrant, brassy sounds of the 1960s are set to echo through the Alliance Française once again. Following...
The Affordable Art Show returns to the Nairobi National Museum on May 22-24
The Nairobi National Museum will host the 20th Affordable Art Show from May 22nd to May 24th, 2026....
How Kenyan creatives can resolve IP & copyright disputes via the Copyright Tribunal
For many artists, musicians, and authors in Kenya, the legal side of creativity can feel like a daunting...
“Cards On The Table” movie will screen in Malindi on April 30 & Eldoret on May 2
What happens when you mix 1992 nostalgia, a desperate heist, and an ex-couple with zero communication skills? You...
MultiChoice Talent Factory graduates 19 filmmakers from the class of 2025/26
MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy (MTF Academy) today officially ushered 19 filmmakers into the professional arena. The graduating cohort,...
Daudi Anguka’s new TV show “Mizani” is now streaming on Showmax
Daudi Anguka has built his career on telling Coast-rooted stories that refuse to be ignored. With Mizani, his...
Juanita Tunu drops new single “Body Tea” after signing with UMG East Africa
Following her high-profile signing to Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG EA) in March 2026, bilingual Afro-pop sensation...
Sign up for amazing Masterclasses at the Nairobi Litfest 2026 on May 8
As the landmark 5th edition of the Nairobi Litfest kicks off on Friday, May 8th, the festival, a...
KECOBO implements new music royalty fees with DJs paying an annual fee of Ksh. 30,000
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has officially implemented the Consolidated Music and Audio-Visual Works Tariffs for 2026–2028. This...
You can now watch award-winning comedy ‘The Fisherman’ in cinemas in Kenya & Zambia
A talking fish, a retired dreamer, and a prestigious medal from Venice are all heading to East African...
“Nawi” & “Kash Money” lead star-studded Kalasha Awards 2026 nominee list
The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) has officially pulled back the curtain on the nominees for the 14th edition...
Kaka Empire inks strategic partnership with Universal Music Group East Africa
Kaka Empire, the label founded by entrepreneur and artist Kennedy Ombima aka King Kaka, has entered into a...
UMG East Africa signals new era for Kenyan Pop with signing of Juanita Tunu
Universal Music Group East Africa (UMG East Africa) has officially announced the signing of Nairobi’s rising star, Juanita...
Copyright and Related Rights Bill 2026 bill summary
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has invited the public and industry stakeholders to review and comment on the...
Copyright Bill 2026 aims to overhaul of intellectual property laws in Kenya
In a move to modernize the protection of creative works, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), under the Ministry...
KFCB announces amnesty for Kenyan filmmakers to regularize unlicensed projects
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has officially announced a 90-day grace period for filmmakers who have produced...
Kamera Kwanza to showcase African documentaries starting with Widow Champion on Feb 25
The Goethe Institut Kenya and Docubox have officially formalized their long-standing collaboration through Kamera Kwanza, a premier film...
Rushlake Media’s TidPix channel launches on VIDAA
Rushlake Media has announced the launch of its FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel, TidPix, on the VIDAA...
Wanuri Kahiu & Shirleen Wangari among nominees in the Women in Film Awards 2026
The spotlight is shining bright on Kenya’s female storytellers as public voting for the 7th edition of the...
‘Hip Hop Colony’ documentary documents the history of hip hop in Kenya
In the 19th century, Kenya was shaped by the arrival of British colonialists. Over a century later, a...
Too Early For Birds returns with tribute to the legendary Wangari Maathai on April 10-12
The shovels are out, the stories are unearthed, and the stage is set. This April, the trailblazing theatrical...
Olwal Dickens appointed as first Kenya Actors Guild Executive Director
The Kenya Actors Guild (KAG) has announced that it has officially appointed Olwal Dickens as its new and...
Kenyan film ‘Cards on the Table’ is now available for streaming at Ksh. 250
Kenya’s film industry continues its vibrant streak as the highly anticipated romantic heist dramedy, Cards on the Table:...
Court of Appeal rules that 2018 ban on Wanuri Kahiu film ‘Rafiki’ was unreasonable
In a significant ruling for the creative industry and constitutional law, the Court of Appeal at Nairobi has...
Kenya’s Melanie Macharia wins UK Arts Council support for 2026 debut EP
In 2023, Melanie Macharia left the vibrant, polyphonic streets of Nairobi to pursue a Master’s degree in Music...
Nairobi Fashion Week Season 8 to anchor Africa’s sustainable fashion future
Nairobi Fashion Week (NFW) returns for its landmark eighth season under the theme DECARBONIZE. Season 8 unites a...
Njerae & Watendawili in Spotify’s 2025 top 10 most-streamed Kenyan artists list
Spotify Wrapped 2025 reveals a historic shift in Kenya’s music consumption, with listeners dedicating over 180 million hours...
Kenyan dancehall star Dufla Diligon drops club anthem “ZOZA” featuring Fathermoh
Kenyan dancehall star Dufla Diligon has officially launched his new single, “ZOZA,” a collaboration featuring Fathermoh. The track,...
Gathoni Kimuyu steps on stage with a story of survival & freedom in “FREE ME”
Gathoni Kimuyu, dubbed Producer of the Year (Kenya Theatre Awards 2024), has spent fifteen years as the unseen...
Keemlyf relases high-energy club anthem “Mission,” featuring Mr. Tee
Afro-Pop dancehall muse Keemlyf returns with his highly anticipated final track of the year, “Mission.” A dynamic collaboration...