The first one is known as Idd-ul-Fitr (the festival of fast-breaking). It occurs on the first day of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar after Ramadan, the month of fasting and during which the Quran was revealed.

Kaya elders in Kwale also fear losing their right to perform traditional rituals and practices.

CS Mutua promised to provide four-wheeler motorbikes to police officers patrolling the shores of the Indian Ocean.

Muslims explain why crushed oats, or sareen, are the preferred choice for suhuur, the pre-dawn meal they have before fasting each day.

Its high juice content makes it a refreshing addition to salads, which are favoured by Muslims as they break their fast in the evening.

Fartun’s performances have earned her the title of the Queen of Buranbur among locals who enjoy her poetry.

Her 2019 collection Salt of the Earth featured ropes, salt crystals and patinated blue-green brass, and was showcased in exhibitions at London's Victoria and Albert Museum and New York's Brooklyn Museum.

With her vibrant brush strokes and an unwavering spirit, Fatuo Hassan is not just a makeup artist but a trailblazer, breaking barriers and leaving an indelible mark on the canvas of the makeup industry.

The programme aims to engage stakeholders at different levels in improving the capacity of national, county, and grassroots entities to effectively address the challenge of violent extremism.

Dhaanto is a famous folk dance style originating from Somalia and holds immense cultural significance.

Although the commercial aspect of the occasion may dominate festivities, Valentine's Day's past serves as a sombre reminder of the eternal power of love and sacrifice.

The award-winning song, released as a tribute to refugees worldwide, has garnered praise for its powerful lyrics and uplifting message.

Taylor Swift made history with her fourth Album of the Year Grammy, the most of any artist.

The Italian government has officially returned the iconic "Tsehay" aircraft to its rightful owners, the people of Ethiopia.

According to Unesco, the archaeological sites of the Island of Meroe, located about 220 kilometres (137 miles) from Khartoum, was "the heartland of the Kingdom of Kush".

The performances during the festival resonated with messages of hope and peace, echoing the values and aspirations of the Borana community.

Ngema died just as the 1992 movie, developed with legendary jazz musician Hugh Masekela, was making a return with a screening at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

The long-standing tradition, which has been practised across North Africa and the Middle East for centuries, was added last month to Unesco's intangible heritage list.

Their efforts were recognised by Supkem who were implementing a USAID-supported project on peace and voter education.

The songbird had been receiving treatment for liver problems that had afflicted her for the past two weeks.

The Gargar cultural team from Garissa County received an award for securing the first position in the 96th edition of the Kenya Music and Cultural Festival held in Wote town, Makueni County.

In the lively streets of Eastleigh, a 28-year-old musical virtuoso named Mohamed Hussein, widely known as Abwaan Cayn, orchestrates a harmonious symphony that transcends borders.

Kamukunji Constituency initiated its "16 days of activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV)" on 28th November, 2023 with a vibrant event hosted at a college in Airbase ward.

Her 2008 piece, "Walkers With the Dawn and Morning," was auctioned at Sotheby's in New York for an impressive $10.7 million (Sh1.62 billion), surpassing her own record set just last month.

PM 2.5 particles, if inhaled, can have serious health risks, linked to premature deaths in people with heart or lung disease, as well as a host of breathing and other health issues.

In their first public reaction since Perry's death on Saturday, Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc and David Schwimmer told People magazine: "We were more than just cast mates. We are a family."

The threat is plain to see -- AI writing programs allow budding authors to produce in a matter of day novels that could in the past have taken months or years to write.

His style has caught the eye of Bruno Mars, rapper Ty Dolla Sign, reggae singer Chronixx, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and Beyonce.

Lengger was once a highly revered folk art where performers were idolised and respected as performers able to embody both genders.