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Nipe Story

113 episodesLatest May 29, 2025
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Nipe Story (Tell Me A Story) is a fortnightly Kenyan podcast that gives a voice to written short stories. This podcast is hosted by Kevin Mwachiro. @kevmwachiro Karibu! Welcome.

Episodes

  1. Tribute to the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela

    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 leg…

    15:01
  2. THE MAYOR AND THE PARSLEY-LOVING GORILLA by Kiprop Kimutai

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

    35:34
  3. NITAKUOA TENA by Karanja Nzisa

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

    06:34
  4. A HOLE IN THE SHIRT by Mammatli Molefi

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

    18:16
  5. FAMILY MATTERS by Amarachi J. Ike

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

    09:24
  6. SPAZA SUSPECTS by Pravasan Pillay

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

    16:17
  7. BLUE BRA ON A SAMSONITE BAG by Zukiswa Wanner

    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?

    21:28
  8. WHAT A MESS by Ogutu Muraya

    "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.…

    22:30
  9. BOYS by Linda Musita

    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 cit…

    26:20
  10. ORIGAMI by Troy Onyango

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

    28:49
  11. It Was 2002 and We Were Unbwogable by Clarie Gor

    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.

    31:15
  12. A BOUNDED LIFE by Kiprop Kimutai

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

    42:22
  13. AND THE EARTH DRANK DEEP by Ntsika Kota

    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.

    32:30
  14. MY BODY BETRAYS ME, AGAIN by Ndegwa Nguru

    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.

    13:20
  15. THEATRE MASKS by Dennis Mugaa

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

    34:35
  16. MY MIDDLE NAME IS TRUST by Ntsika Kota

    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 usu…

    19:50
  17. AFTER THE CREDITS ROLL

    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 sexuali…

    25:30
  18. GENERAL KUNTA'S HEART by Lucy Mwelu

    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.

    26:18
  19. On A String and A Prayer by Mabel Mnensa

    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…

    36:13
  20. STORMS WE'VE WEATHERED by Brian Muchiri

    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.

    24:47
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