List of Kenyan artists

This is a list of notable Kenyan writers and artists.

Architects[]

• Emma Miloyo (born 1981) - partner in Design Source in Nairobi; first woman to chair the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Architects' Chapter^[1]

Artists / Photographers[]

• Barbara Minishi
• Jim Chuchu (born 1982)
• Waweru (born 1951)
• Kawira Mwirichia (born 1986)
• Christopher Oywecha
• Osborne Macharia (born 1986)
• Boniface Mwangi (born 1983)
• Mohamed Amin (born 1943)
• Miriam Syowia Kyambi (born 1979)

Authors[]

• Omondi Abudho (born 1982)
• Eastlandah David (Wesonga) (born 1985)
• Mugo Gatheru (born 1925)
• John Rugoiyo Gichuki
• Elspeth Huxley (1907–1997)
• Daniel Kamau
• Josiah Mwangi Kariuki (1929–1975)
• Jomo Kenyatta (1893–1978)
• Maina wa Kinyatti
• John Mbiti (1931–2019)
• Micere Githae Mugo (born 1942)
• Wahome Mutahi (1954–2003)
• Meja Mwangi (born 1948)
• Gitura Mwaura
• Ngugi wa Mirii (1951–2008)
• Michael Ndurumo (born 1952)
• Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ (born 1971)
• Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha (born 1952)
• Atieno Odhiambo (1945–2009)
• Bethwell Allan Ogot (born 1929)
• Grace Ogot (1930–2015) - short story writer, novelist
• Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o (born 1938) - novelist, playwright, essayist
• Binyavanga Wainaina (1971–2019)
• Koigi wa Wamwere (born 1949)
• Kingwa Kamencu - poet, script writer

Musicians[]

• Akothee (born 1980) - singer and dancer
• Jua Cali (born 1979) - genge rapper, singer/composer
• King Kaka (born 1987) - rapper/songwriter/businessman
• Harry Kimani (born 1982) - singer/songwriter
• Mighty King Kong (1973–2007) - singer/songwriter
• Monski (born 1994) - rapper/songwriter
• Stella Mwangi (born 1986) - rapper/songwriter
• Nonini (born 1982) - singer/songwriter
• Obinna - singer/songwriter
• Wangechi (born 1994) - singer/songwriter

Performing artists[]

• Sarah Hassan (born 1988)
• Njeri Luseno
• Henrie Mutuku (born 1978)
• Lizz Njagah

References[]