List of Kenyan artists

This is a list of notable Kenyan writers and artists.

Architects

• James Njuguna Gitoho
• Emma Miloyo - partner in Design Source in Nairobi; first woman to chair the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Architects' Chapter
• Bob Mutiso
• Steve Oundo
• Steve Simu

Authors

• Eastlandah David (Wesonga)
• Mugo Gatheru
• John Rugoiyo Gichuki
• Elspeth Huxley
• Daniel Kamau
• Josiah Mwangi Kariuki
• Jomo Kenyatta
• Maina wa Kinyatti
• John Mbiti
• Micere Githae Mugo
• Wahome Mutahi
• Meja Mwangi
• Gitura Mwaura
• Ngugi wa Mirii
• Michael Ndurumo
• Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ
• Chacha Nyaigotti-Chacha
• Atieno Odhiambo
• Christopher Odhiambo Okinda
• Bethwell Allan Ogot
• Grace Ogot - short story writer, novelist
• Okoth Osewe
• Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o - novelist, playwright, essayist
• Binyavanga Wainaina
• Koigi wa Wamwere
• Kingwa Kamencu - poet, script writer

Musicians

• Jua Cali Genge - singer/composer
• L-Jay Maasai - singer/songwriter
• Harry Kimani - singer/songwriter
• Mighty King Kong - singer/songwriter
• Nebulazz - singer/songwriter
• Nonini - singer/songwriter
• Obinna - singer/songwriter
• Wangechi - singer/songwriter
• Wyre
• Monaja - Swahili hip hop artist

Performing artists

• Sarah Hassan
• Njeri Luseno
• Ian Mbugua
• Henrie Mutuku
• Lizz Njagah

Photographers / art directors

• Barbara Minishi
• Alphayo Mwoma

Visual Artists

• Mark Artista
• Syowia Kyambi
• James Muriuki
• Ato Malinda
• Peterson Kamwathi
• Jackie Karuti
• Jim Chuchu
• Cyrus Kabiru
• Beatrice Wanjiku
• Sam Hopkins
• Masaai Mbili
• Patrick Mukabi
• Gor Soudan
• John Kamisha
• James Njoroge
• Mbuthia Maina
• Paul Onditi
• Anitah Kevochy

Graphic Designers

• Waweru