Ferdinand Mwongela

Sarafina: A mega show and exciting coincidence

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-08-03 15:02:09

The show, directed by Nash, will be showing at the Kenya National Theatre (KNT) this month from August 15th to 25th.

Young Kenyan writers taking part in Literary Festival

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-09-10 09:48:10

Seven young Kenyan writers will share the limelight with internationally acclaimed authors who have been invited to the Macondo Literary Festival (MLF).

Living in harmony with nature: Samburu's conservation success story

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-10-01 13:21:38

Unlike many community conservancies, however, Westgate has the particular advantage of bordering a national reserve.

How tech has changed world of travel agents

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-10-27 11:39:00

What we may now view as cumbersome was once the height of convenience, given the technology available at the time.

Celebrating a meeting of cultures through food

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2024-11-17 09:21:00

Chef Mastromattei has also led a 10 days Italian Cuisine Workshop for upcoming chefs from the Kenya Utalii College.

Life lessons from Leonard Mambo Mbotela: "Be humble"

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 12:20:00

In an interview with The Sunday Standard in 2017, the late broadcasting legend Leonard Mambo Mbotela talked about what he has learnt over the years

Leonard Mambo Mbotela wasn't afraid of death, victim of fake news in the past

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 13:17:00

The late Kenyan broadcasting legend Leonard Mambo Mbotela wasn't afraid of death

Je huu ni ungwana?: How Leonard Mambo Mbotela's famous phrase was born

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 15:00:00

The unique, if slightly embarrassing origin, of the phrase that would make Mbotela a household name

How Leonard Mambo Mbotela met his wife

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-07 16:05:00

The late Leonard Mambo Mbotela kept his family life private, and few knew his wife and children, until quite recently.

How Leonard Mambo Mbotela would like to be remembered: In his own words

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-08 11:20:00

In the last few years of his life, the late veteran broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela spoke a lot about his legacy.

Observer team decries slow pace of electoral reforms

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-22 09:35:30

The team notes that the Nadco process falls short of recommended changes saying the window of opportunity is running out two years before next election.

Actor Gene Hackman and wife found dead alongside their dog

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-02-27 18:55:00

Two-time Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa have been found dead in their home in New Mexico, US.

Robin Sharma in Nairobi: Bestselling author's biggest life lesson

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-03-15 17:00:00

Sharma was hosted by Victoria Commercial Bank PLC in partnership with the Shree Visa Oshwal Community for an event dubbed ‘Everyday Leadership’ at the Sarit Centre where he was the speaker.

Gina Din Autobiography to be republished by American Firm

By Ferdinand Mwongela   2025-03-23 13:14:32

Gina Din Autobiography will be republished after she signed a major deal with Storyteller Media, a prestigious Los Angeles-based literary and talent agency.