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The River and the Mountain
Bestseller
Digital

The River and the Mountain

By Mwangi Githongo

Drama • Historical Cast: 6 2hr 15min 85 pages
A powerful drama about family secrets and reconciliation set in rural Kenya. When the patriarch dies, long-buried truths emerge that threaten to tear the family apart.
KSH 2,500 Digital Download
Nairobi Nights
New
Digital

Nairobi Nights

By Wanjiru Kamau

Comedy • Drama Cast: 10 2hr 30min 92 pages
A hilarious yet poignant look at city life through the eyes of five housemates in Nairobi. Love, ambition, and friendship collide in this modern Kenyan comedy.
KSH 2,200 Digital Download
Echoes of the Savannah
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Digital

Echoes of the Savannah

By James Okoth

Historical • Drama Cast: 7 2hr 78 pages
An epic historical drama set during the colonial era, following the journey of a Maasai warrior torn between tradition and change.
KSH 2,800 Digital Download
Market Day Madness
Digital

Market Day Madness

By Faith Awuor

Comedy Cast: 3 45min 45 pages
A hilarious one-act comedy about three market vendors whose day goes from bad to worse in the most amusing ways. Perfect for school productions.
KSH 1,200 Digital Download
Rhythms of the Coast
Digital

Rhythms of the Coast

By David Mwangi

Musical Cast: 12 2hr 45min 95 pages
A vibrant musical celebrating Swahili culture with original songs, dance, and a love story that transcends social boundaries.
KSH 3,200 Digital Download
The Teacher's Lesson
Educational
Digital

The Teacher's Lesson

By Sarah Odhiambo

Educational • Drama Cast: 2 30min 40 pages
An educational play about the importance of environmental conservation, perfect for school assemblies and youth groups.
KSH 900 Digital Download
Monologue Collection: Kenyan Voices
Collection
Digital

Monologue Collection: Kenyan Voices

By Various Playwrights

Monologue • Drama 15 monologues Various 60 pages
A collection of 15 powerful monologues from diverse Kenyan perspectives. Perfect for auditions, acting classes, and solo performances.
KSH 1,800 Digital Download
The Last Harvest
Digital

The Last Harvest

By Peter Ndung'u

Drama Cast: 5 1hr 50min 82 pages
A moving drama about climate change's impact on a farming community, exploring themes of resilience, adaptation, and community solidarity.
KSH 2,400 Digital Download
Children of the Sun
Children's
Digital

Children of the Sun

By Grace Muthoni

Children's • Musical Cast: 8 1hr 55 pages
A delightful musical for children about friendship, diversity, and teamwork. Features simple songs and choreography suitable for ages 6-12.
KSH 1,500 Digital Download
The Coffee House
Digital

The Coffee House

By Mwangi Githongo

Comedy • Drama Cast: 4 55min 50 pages
A witty one-act play set in a Nairobi coffee shop where four strangers' lives intersect in unexpected ways over the course of one morning.
KSH 1,300 Digital Download
Voices of the Maasai
Digital

Voices of the Maasai

By James Okoth

Historical • Drama Cast: 9 2hr 10min 88 pages
An epic drama tracing three generations of a Maasai family through colonialism, independence, and modern challenges to their way of life.
KSH 2,700 Digital Download
The Exam
Educational
Digital

The Exam

By Sarah Odhiambo

Comedy • Educational Cast: 3 35min 42 pages
A hilarious yet educational play about exam preparation, peer pressure, and the importance of honest effort. Perfect for school drama clubs.
KSH 950 Digital Download
Mombasa Moon
New
Digital

Mombasa Moon

By David Mwangi

Drama • Musical Cast: 11 2hr 35min 96 pages
A romantic musical drama set against the backdrop of coastal Kenya, blending Swahili taarab music with a timeless love story.
KSH 3,100 Digital Download
Solo: A Woman's Journey
Monologue
Digital

Solo: A Woman's Journey

By Wanjiru Kamau

Monologue • Drama Cast: 1 25min 35 pages
A powerful solo performance piece following a Kenyan woman's journey from rural village to urban professional, exploring identity and transformation.
KSH 850 Digital Download
The Festival
Collection
Digital

The Festival

By Various Playwrights

Comedy • Drama • Musical Cast: 15+ 3hr 110 pages
A complete festival package featuring three one-act plays and two musical interludes, celebrating Kenyan culture and storytelling traditions.
KSH 3,500 Digital Download

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Genre: Drama • Historical
Cast: 6 actors
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Pages: 85

Synopsis

A powerful drama about family secrets and reconciliation set in rural Kenya. When the patriarch of the family dies, long-buried truths emerge that threaten to tear the family apart.

The play explores themes of tradition versus modernity, forgiveness, and the enduring bonds of family. Through poetic dialogue and compelling characters, it paints a vivid picture of contemporary Kenyan life.

Note: This preview shows the synopsis and production notes. The full script with complete dialogue is available after purchase.

Price: KSH 2,500 Digital Download
80% of purchase goes directly to the playwright