It was not Christmas until that Boney M Christmas album was blaring from the radio at the corner of the living room. The smell of chapatis and nyama choma wafting through the air, the last cackle of the hen before it became the highlight meal of the day, the new outfits, friends and family gathered together. Oh, and there had to be soda. A full crate. Otherwise, Christmas would not be complete. Christmas was the Cypress trees - yes, we didn’t have the luxury of the now-more-readily available recyclable trees. Oh, the aroma of that Cypress Christmas tree... Nostalgic! It was the simple things.

It has been an exciting period drumming up to the climax that is the Nairobi Food Festival 2018. This premiere event, which is happening on Saturday, 1st December at the Ngong Racecourse, will give foodies the authentic experience of local and international culinary delights.

American gospel minister and singer Donnie McClurkin Jr is set to perform in Nairobi on Saturday, 15th December at the Two Rivers Mall on Limuru Road.

The 25th (yes, you read that right) edition of the BYSS improv comedy show took place this weekend at the Arboretum Grounds. It was an all-new outdoor comedy festival that not only saw the BYSS cast do what they do best but also showcased Kenya's talent through musical performances from the likes of Hulda Serro, Tetu Shani and Mayonde.