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Anjellah Owino

Theatre meets protest in 'The state on our throats' play

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-05 09:59:07

Chisaina Arts’ play The State on Our Throats exposes corruption and power abuse through a land dispute between boda boda riders and a county governor.

Sharon Gekonge's 'Myth of man' exhibition challenges human superiority

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-05 10:58:51

Sharon Kerubo Gekonge’s Myth of Man exhibition uses surreal penguin-human imagery to question human superiority and explore both personal and social themes.

Ways to deepen your connection with words

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-07 10:43:14

Are you comfortable talking during intimacy, or do you prefer to stay quiet and let your body do all the talking? The idea of speaking up in the moment can feel awkward for many

Rise of impact investing: Make money helping communities

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-08 09:56:56

For years, investing and philanthropy seemed worlds apart; one focused on profit, the other on giving without returns. Finance coach and advisor Margaret Njeri explains how you can tap into both

Ukoo Flani makes comeback with new album 'Ndiyo Hii' set for 2026 release

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-11 13:00:00

The hiphop group that was once a trailblazer of conscious Kenyan hiphop is recording a new album titled Ndiyo Hii, slated for release in April 2026.

Celestine Gachuhi, Mary Mwikali make theatre comeback in 'Of cords and discord'

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-12 13:24:26

Celestine Gachuhi and Mwikali Mary return to the stage in Of Cords and Discord, a gripping two-hander drama thriller exploring sisterhood, jealousy, and buried family secrets.

Paul Onditi: Visual artist explores climate change, political instability in fresh exhibition

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-12 13:42:59

Paul Onditi’s Another World is Possible 2 exhibition at Alliance Française Nairobi revisits his decade-old concept to explore environmental decay, political instability, and modernity’s impact.

Sober curious? Here's how to make alcohol-free living ridiculously fun

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-13 17:30:00

The sobriety culture is gaining momentum, with young people increasingly experimenting with a sober lifestyle either out of personal belief or lived experience.

Build a strong financial safety net for emergencies today

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-14 12:08:02

Instant gratification often takes precedence over long-term planning, making it easier to spend now than to save for the future

How couples can handle mismatched desires

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-15 09:56:17

When you’re self-aware, you understand your partner’s needs without feeling attacked. You develop emotional security and become more objective

Six ways you can practice sensual living

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-18 07:00:00

Sensual self-care is the act of nurturing your relationship with your body and senses. It’s about being fully in tune with how you experience touch, scent, sound, taste and sight

How attachment styles shape our adult relationships

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-18 08:00:00

From fear of vulnerability to an overwhelming need for reassurance, our attachment styles often stem from the ways we were cared for as children

Seven Minutes. Eight priceless jewels. The shocking Louvre Heist that stunned Paris!

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-20 10:05:00

The audacious raid took place Sunday morning inside the prestigious Apollo Gallery, home to the French Crown Jewels and Louis XIV’s historic collection.

Beyond the grave: How the Luo Nation said goodbye to Raila Odinga

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-20 13:20:00

Traditionally, mourners would carry otugo diep (a club) and tong (spear), while dressed in Luo regalia.

Octopizzo mourns longtime manager and friend Victor Ongaya

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-20 13:52:00

In a tribute shared on his socials, Octopizzo revealed the pain of losing the man he described as the “creative genius behind my brand” and a true brother.

How to avoid financial scams in the digital age

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-21 10:45:38

Financial scams are getting smarter and harder to spot. With technology on their side, scammers use fake investments, phishing and social media tricks to deceive people

Collins Omondi: Kisumu artist says seeing viral Raila Odinga piece shared without credit was discouraging

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-21 14:51:00

Collins Omondi encourages artists to use watermarks, engage copyright and trademark authorities, and pursue legal action against infringement.

Raila Odinga CGH: Who else has Kenya's highest award

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-23 11:05:00

The Chief of the Order of the Golden Heart of Kenya (CGH) is typically awarded to the incumbent president and all former presidents during their tenure.

Shirleen Wangari brings 'Cards on the Table' to the big screen

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-24 10:00:00

Cards on the Table: A Christmas Movie is a reimagined version of her stage play and a continuation of her short film titled 1992 – all produced under her company, Blackwell Films.

Mpenzi Mashini: Valentine Ziki's bold new stage experiment

By Anjellah Owino   2025-10-27 13:20:00

It is a hybrid performance that fuses storytelling, sound, and AI. It follows Nashukuru, a woman who faces an existential crisis and turns to a machine for comfort and companionship.