This is a list of notable Kenyan artists, includes artists of various genres, who are notable and are either born in Kenya, of Kenyan descent or who produce works that are primarily about Kenya.
Architects
Emma Miloyo (born 1981) - partner in Design Source in Nairobi; first woman to chair the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Architects' Chapter
Visual artists / photographers
Mohamed Amin (born 1943), photojournalist Michael Armitage (born 1984), visual artist Jim Chuchu (born 1982), film director, photographer, singer-songwriter and visual artist Cyrus Kabiru (born 1984), visual artist Rosemary Karuga (born 1928-2021) visual artist Miriam Syowia Kyambi (born 1979), multimedia artist, filmmaker, curator Osborne Macharia (born 1986) Wangari Mathenge (born 1973), contemporary visual artist Barbara Minishi, filmmaker, fashion photographer and art director Boniface Mwangi (born 1983), photojournalist Kawira Mwirichia (born 1986), curator Wangechi Mutu (born 1972), visual artist Kaloki Nyamai (born 1985), visual artist Jimmy Ogonga, multimedia artist Dickens Otieno (Born 1979), visual artist Christopher Oywecha, abstract expressionist painter
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 Evelyn Wanjiru (born 1990) gospel singer, music director and songwriter Toxic Lyrikali-(born 1993) singer/songwriter
Performing artists
Sarah Hassan (born 1988) Henrie Mutuku (born 1978) Lizz Njagah
Authors
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