Theatre Stories

David Mulwa, prolific Kenyan playwright and lecturer, dies
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 06, 2025

The author and academic passed away following a long illness, according to his family.

Lamu’s King Fahd Hospital makes history with first laparoscopic kidney cancer surgery
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 13, 2025

Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.

Somali Sujuu Comedy Show delights audience at Kenya National Theatre
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 27, 2024

The growing presence of Somali content creators promises regular comedy and other performances in the future. 

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