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Artists urge tax breaks for creative industry equipment to boost growth

Artists have called on the government to provide tax exemptions for critical equipment in the creative sector, including cameras, lighting tools and production gear.

By Okumu Modachi 2024-11-21 14:20:00

Artists urge tax breaks for creative industry equipment to boost growth

Union unveils smart cane for visually impaired

By Sharon Wanga 2024-10-15 19:13:14

VIDEO: Signing Mothers: A story of Children of Deaf Adults

This is the story of CODA—Children of Deaf Adults—who navigate the world with a different first language and a deep connection to both the hearing and deaf communities.

By Rosa Agutu 2024-08-24 20:55:00

Nairobi Burger Week Introduces Bean-Based Dishes with BeansOnTheMenu Initiative

Nairobi Burger Week will highlight bean-based burgers and gourmet dishes.

By Standard Team 2024-08-08 10:34:04

Nairobi Burger Week Introduces Bean-Based Dishes with BeansOnTheMenu Initiative

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From Jobless to Elephant 'Baby-Sitter'

Dorothy Lowakutuk unexpectedly becomes an elephant keeper at Reteti Elephant Community Sanctuary after finding herself unemployed, dedicating her days to caring for orphaned baby elephants.

By Michael Saitoti 2024-07-18 07:00:00

Whispers of Power: Liboi's multi-disciplinary show breathes new life into Kisumu's music scene

Gone are the days when performances were confined to the stage; now, they spill into the audience.

By Washington Onyango 2024-05-27 00:00:00

Whispers of Power: Liboi's multi-disciplinary show breathes new life into Kisumu's music scene

Walibora: Literary icon who stole many souls with his polished works

Things that Walibora wrote about have come to pass. His death and burial resemble that of the characters in his writings.

By Ken Echesa
Apr. 25, 2020

Walibora: Literary icon who stole many souls with his polished works

It’s 100 years of history for ‘Early Man’ museum

Hyrax Hill is one of the country’s critical archival sites and is home to key archaeological discoveries

By Caroline Chebet
Apr. 11, 2020

It’s 100 years of history for ‘Early Man’ museum

Singer composed social distancing song long before Covid-19 outbreak

Covid-19 has given a new lease of life to an old song about social distancing.

By Nikko Tanui
Mar. 28, 2020

Singer composed social distancing song long before Covid-19 outbreak

No shortage of fun online after coronavirus threat

Communities have turned to social media to kill boredom after spending endless hours locked in their homes.

By Fred Kagonye
Mar. 28, 2020

No shortage of fun online after coronavirus threat

Kenyan, Christian, Queer: A big departure from despair

Many spiritual leaders need to read it to understand that LGBTI communities are creating their own spaces of worship where they find love, acceptance.

By The Conversation
Mar. 21, 2020