The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) announced the winners of the 12th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV awards during a colorful gala event hosted at the Safari Park Hotel.
Joe Kinyua, better known as Njoro wa Uba, made it to two TV and Film awards as Best Viewers Choice TV Drama and Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama, respecrtively.
See below other award winning celebrities.
Kenya’s film industry is on track in getting global recognition owing to the vibrancy and commitment shown by content creators and industry players.
“The submissions we received this year has shown how much commitment and effort industry players are putting to ensure it remains steadfast. Interestingly, the number of submitted films for the 12th Edition of Kalasha Awards went up to 217 compared to 149 that were submitted in 2021. The additional 68 films show the hard work and extra effort the industry has put with regards to content creation,” said KFC Chief Executive Timothy Owase.
KFC Board representative Kibaara Kaugi mentioned that films produced in Kenya are now getting international recognition such as the Oscars and that the Commission has established the Kenya Oscars selection committee as per the Oscars guidelines.
Key dignitaries present included Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, The First daughter of Kenya and Zimbabwe, Charlene Ruto and Miss Tariro.
