Nipe Story

Leonard Mambo Mbotela (29 May 1940 - February 7 2025) was a household name in Kenya thanks to his career as broadcaster. This special episode is tribute to an uncle and a radio legend who was loved and admired by many.

Revolution occurs at the most unlikely time, in the most unexpected way, and brings together the most unlikely characters.

Two bodies mourn one body, and in this place of grief, a new love is birthed. Music courtesy of Freesounds.org

A secret love brews in plain sight of the church. It's a pity it's...

A story of how life happens to a one-time inseparable bond.

Lawson's corner store has had unwelcome visitors, which has worried him. Who can he turn to for help?

It started with a simple hello on a Thursday night at a live music gig in the capital city, Nairobi. What could possibly go wrong, for this is love?

"There is a Ne’anoaya in all of us; whether it acts monsterlike depends on situatedness. There are no known cures or effective remedies for removing or vanquishing one’s Ne’anoaya..." Are you keen to discover what the Ne'anoaya is?

They say music is the universal language of love, and nothing could be further from the truth as depicted by two young lovers from Mtama Road in the suburb of Parklands, in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.

Who knew that the story of love could be told using paper?

A story about the unpredictability of family dynamics and friendships during one of Kenya's landmark years. Music clip: Gidi Gidi and Maji Maji - Unbwogable.

Nandwa lived a simple life that not many understood, but it was hers. Then enter Chemaiyo, her cleaning lady...

Remember the proverb, 'Until lions have their own historians, tales of the hunt shall always glorify the hunter.' Here's an episode that brings this proverb to life.

A gripping tale of what it feels like to hide who you are and the energy it takes to keep a mask on to feel safe.

A quartet of four high school friends have their lives turned around when one of them goes after freedom.

We probably all have come across a Shakewell in our lives. The smooth talker, the guy who always knows about a good deal and is always up to make a quick buck or two. That buck usually comes at your expense. The question is, is there any good in them?

After the Credits Roll is inspired by the documentary film I Am Samuel - the true story of Samuel Imbaya, a Kenyan man torn between duty to his family and honesty about his sexuality and identity. After the Credits Roll is an original production by We are not the machine Ltd. Visit www.watchiamsamuel.org to learn about the true story behind this audio drama.

Mweni had fled to the war front to find peace in the midst of chaos, only to find out that nothing is fair in love and war.

A flight from Cape Town to Dublin disappears somewhere over Zimbabwe. On it are two passengers trying to connect with their respective pasts. One is hoping for love while the other is hoping for home.

Love doesn't always come easy, and when it does come you have to fight for it to make sure you don't lose it. Though one thing is for sure, love wins.