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The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
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Poetry Nights: Inside Nairobi's poetry space where vulnerability takes centre stage

Tracy Wamarema’s Poetry Nights is creating a space for poets and audiences to explore vulnerability, love, heartbreak, self-discovery and personal experiences through poetry, music and conversations.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-25 15:15:28
Behind many of her looks is her sister, Beverline Ashioya, founder of Afabri Designs, a creative partnership born of their upbringing, cultural identity, and an intimate understanding of each other.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-25 01:08:51
A duo exhibition by David Kipkoech, known as Akiba, and Victoria Thuo, known as Blaine 29, explores African identity, memory, landscapes, colonial legacies and contemporary social struggles.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-24 09:18:26
Visual artist, poet and curator Sino is using art, poetry and curation to explore identity, memory, masculinity, vulnerability and belonging.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-24 08:21:09
The paintings invite viewers to consider how political power is acquired and consolidated, and the role ordinary people play in these systems.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-23 10:17:21
Soko ni Chafu, a new comedy play by Janet Chumbe, explores modern dating, love, money and women’s choices through the chaotic story of a woman torn between three very different men.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-23 09:56:21
Wildlife ranger and photographer Ali Abedi is showcasing his Chyulu Hills photography in Textures of the Wild, highlighting overlooked wildlife, plants and landscapes through a conservation lens
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-21 15:46:00
The performance is written and directed by Saumu Kombo, explores gender-based violence, trauma and the dangers of remaining silent through the story of a woman trapped in an abusive relationship.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-20 11:48:44
The series depicts facial expressions and postures that emerge while reading, capturing readers in different emotions of happiness, sadness, curiosity and anticipation as they are immersed in a story.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-19 17:32:14
The Sovereign Waters exhibition by Sebawali Sio and Robert Mung’are explored water, memory, identity, resilience and transformation through paintings and sculptures at Textured Art Gallery in Watamu.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-17 13:19:22
In the Blink of an Eye explores addiction, family conflict, ambition, faith and the consequences of one’s choices through the lives of ordinary people on the night of the Rapture.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-16 12:25:21
Chege has turned her lifelong passion for art into a growing creative venture, using vibrant paintings and Kiri Arts Studio to help working adults find a break from the pressures of everyday life.
By Anjellah Owino 2026-08-16 12:12:07