Nipe Story

Nipe Story

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

Tribute to the late Leonard Mambo Mbotela

May 29, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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THE MAYOR AND THE PARSLEY-LOVING GORILLA by Kiprop Kimutai

September 12, 2024 • 35 mins
Revolution occurs at the most unlikely time, in the most unexpected way, and brings together the most unlikely characters.
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NITAKUOA TENA by Karanja Nzisa

August 7, 2024 • 6 mins
Two bodies mourn one body, and in this place of grief, a new love is birthed. Music courtesy of Freesounds.org
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A HOLE IN THE SHIRT by Mammatli Molefi

July 9, 2024 • 18 mins
A secret love brews in plain sight of the church. It's a pity it's...
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FAMILY MATTERS by Amarachi J. Ike

May 21, 2024 • 9 mins
A story of how life happens to a one-time inseparable bond.
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SPAZA SUSPECTS by Pravasan Pillay

May 1, 2024 • 16 mins
Lawson's corner store has had unwelcome visitors, which has worried him. Who can he turn to for help?
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BLUE BRA ON A SAMSONITE BAG by Zukiswa Wanner

April 9, 2024 • 21 mins
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?
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WHAT A MESS by Ogutu Muraya

March 19, 2024 • 22 mins
"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?
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BOYS by Linda Musita

March 6, 2024 • 26 mins
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.
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ORIGAMI by Troy Onyango

February 14, 2024 • 28 mins
Who knew that the story of love could be told using paper?
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It Was 2002 and We Were Unbwogable by Clarie Gor

January 30, 2024 • 31 mins
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.
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A BOUNDED LIFE by Kiprop Kimutai

January 16, 2024 • 42 mins
Nandwa lived a simple life that not many understood, but it was hers. Then enter Chemaiyo, her cleaning lady...
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AND THE EARTH DRANK DEEP by Ntsika Kota

September 27, 2023 • 32 mins
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.
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MY BODY BETRAYS ME, AGAIN by Ndegwa Nguru

August 30, 2023 • 13 mins
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.
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THEATRE MASKS by Dennis Mugaa

August 16, 2023 • 34 mins
A quartet of four high school friends have their lives turned around when one of them goes after freedom.
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MY MIDDLE NAME IS TRUST by Ntsika Kota

July 31, 2023 • 19 mins
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?
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AFTER THE CREDITS ROLL

July 9, 2023 • 25 mins
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.
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GENERAL KUNTA'S HEART by Lucy Mwelu

June 7, 2023 • 26 mins
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.
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On A String and A Prayer by Mabel Mnensa

April 26, 2023 • 36 mins
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.
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STORMS WE'VE WEATHERED by Brian Muchiri

April 12, 2023 • 24 mins
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.
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