The Kenya Film Commission in February unveiled the 2024 nominees for the 13th edition of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards, an annual fete that seeks to reward exceptional talent in various spheres in the Film and TV industry in Kenya and promote a vibrant film industry.
The awards’ gala night went down last Friday at the KICC Tsavo Ballroom at a glamorous event attended by Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports, and the Arts, Ababu Namwamba, and hosted by Sheila Mwanyigha and Maqbul Mohammed.
The Kenya Film Commission congratulated all those who made submissions for their excellent work and reiterated the key mandate of the commission, which is to develop a vibrant local film and television industry, which in turn creates jobs and wealth in our country.
Below is the list of Nominees and respective Winners:
GENERAL
Best Lighting Technician
Jordan Danielz – Where the River Divides
Joseph Churu – Act of Love WINNER
Jethro Omusieni – Half Open Window
Gregory Kiwo – A Familiar Christmas
Best Special Effects
Jirongo Luyali – The War Within
Omar Hamza – Itifaki WINNER
David Jalenga – Where the River Divides
Gladys Njeri – Bazenga
B. Maina Wanjohi – Mvera
Lifetime Achievement
Jenny Pont – Pontact Productions
Best Editor
Hannah Wangari – A Familiar Christmas
Koome Mwirebua – Act of Love WINNER
Omar Hamza – Itifaki
MD Neely (Derek Hammeke) – Where the River Divides
Steve Biko – Murdered for Love
Best Original Score
Alex Mugenda – Mvera
Israel Brandon – An Instant Dad WINNER
Lucas McNally – Act of Love
Kyle McCuiston – Where the River Divides
Ladbi Ommes – Agonda
Best Sound Designer
Felix Mwema – An Instant Dad
Mbaru Patrick – Act of Love WINNER
Omar Hamza – Itifaki
Zak Devries – Where the River Divides
Mercy Adundo – Venom (Beyond the Bite)
Best Costume Designer
Eddah Wakesho – Where the River Divides WINNER
Michael Nzioki Mbithi – A Vey Merry Xmess
Joy Dena – Mvera
Vivian Njeri – Act of Love
Aisha Muthoni – Bazenga
Best Make Up and Hair Stylist
Eva Waitherero – Act of Love
Fatma Muhidin Kayla – Mvera WINNER
Classford Saul – A Familiar Christmas
Njeri Gatheru – Where the River Divides
Purity Makandi – Half Open Window
Best Production Designer
Richie Mulama – Act of Love
Hamisi Mwafrika – Mvera
Nancy Aluoch – Where the River Divides WINNER
June Ndinya – A Familiar Christmas
Catherine Muema – Murdered for Love
Best Original Screenplay
Matt Black – Where the River Divides WINNER
Brian Munene – The Caller
Voline Ogutu and Kalindi Yaa – Mvera
Teddy Gitau – Half Open Window
Gathoni Kamau – Murder Camp
Best Gaming
Calphabet – Dekut Film Hub WINNER
Best Director of Photography
Jim Bishop – Half Open Window
Daudi Anguka – Mvera WINNER
Andrew Bradford – Where the River Divides
Joel Ingo – Venom (Beyond the Bite)
Elijah Kanyi – Murdered for Love
FILM
Best Lead Actor in a Film
Pascal Tokodi (Melita) – A Familiar Christmas
Godwill Odhiambo (Dennis) – Where the River Divides WINNER
Patrick Owino (Mzee Thabiti) – Mvera
Emmanuel Mugo (Makena) – Itifaki
Dr. Edwin Nyutho (Libabu) – Half Open Window
Best Lead Actress in a Film
Nice Githinji (Koki Mandla) – The caller
Sandra Daisy Apondi (Mary) – Where the River Divides
Linda Sande (Mvera) – Mvera WINNER
Mwixx Mutinda (Juliana) – Act of Love
Maureen Kunga (Noni) – A Familiar Christmas
Best Supporting Actor in a Film
Samson Omondi (Adili) – Half Open Window
Jack (Hulk Shira) Mutinda (Agent John) – Itifaki WINNER
Benjamin Onyango (Okoth) – Where the River Divides
Frank Ogutu (Otile) – Tembe
Michael Oluoch (JaWinam) – Agonda
Best Supporting Actress in a Film
Kibibi Salim (Saumu) – Mvera
Ann Muli (Koki) – Murder Camp
Brenda Mwai (Milly Chanya) – The Caller WINNER
Wangui Muiruri (Imani) – Half Open Window
Ruth Kamanzi (Immaculate) – A Familiar Christmas
Best Short Film
Act of Love – Shirleen Wangari
Itifaki – June Wairego
Where the River Divides – Matrid Nyaga WINNER
Bazenga – Jacktone Munala
Hell or High Water – Njuguna Ng’ang’a
Best Feature Film
An Instant Dad – Jennifer Gatero
Mvera – Daudi Anguka WINNER
Mono – Joyce Gachanja
A Familiar Christmas – Reuben Odanga
Half Open Window – Margaret Wacera
Best Documentary Feature
Murdered for Love – John Allan Namu
Limo On the Run – Njoki Muhoho
Death of a Kenyan Heiress (The Last Door) – John Allan Namu WINNER
The Heartbreak Documentary – Dennis Ochieng’
Rajo – Peter Nolon
Best Documentary Short
Venom (Beyond the Bite) – Maurice Oniango
The Pink Champions – Omar Kibulanga
Embracing Brilliance – Samuel Oduor
Coffee Production Documentary (Dekut) – KFC Film Hub WINNER
Kiw’u (Thirst for Survival) – Michael Mulwa
Best Regional Film
Wife for Hire – Robin Odongo
Barua la Uhamisho – Rodgers Maithya Mulatya
Two Let – Nduruka Njoroge WINNER
Jane and the Fried Chicken – Peterson Kariuki
The Whole Nine Yards – Victor ‘Viboks’ Omondi
Kituo Halisi Award
Inooro TV WINNER
TELEVISION
Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama
Isaboke Nyakundi (Elijah) – Shamba la Wanyama|
Jimmi Gathu (Tandala) – Kina
Sele Mzamil (Kisasi) – Sanura
Charles Ouda (Melchizedek Karani) – Salem WINNER
Blessing Lung’aho (Dominic) – Igiza
Best TV Show
Twende Modogashe – Margaret Wanjiku
The Real Housewives of Nairobi S1 – Eugene Mbugua WINNER
This Love+1 – Eugene Mbugua
Our Perfect Wedding S16 – Eugene Mubugua
Best of Show – Eugene Mbugua
Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama
Sanaipei Tande (Nana Tandala) – Kina
Faith Kibathi (Rebecca) – Single Kiasi
Sarah Hassan (Nina) – Zari WINNER
Ivy Wanjiku (Sanura) – Sanura
Serah Ndanu Teshna (Linda/Nicole) – Igiza
Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama
Jeff Omondi Opondo (Sanchez) – Becky
Mike Makori (Lwanda) – Zari
Michael Munyoki (Eric) – Single Kiasi
Ojiambo Ainea (Musa) – Igiza
Ndung’u Githuku (Serro) – Kina WINNER
Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama
Juliebrenda Nyambura (Bella Mwakazi) – Kina
Sophie Reuben (Safira) – Pete
Aisha Said (Nyashee) – Sanura
Brenda Wairimu (Lola) – Zari WINNER
Caroline Muhugu (Wanja) – Kasiri
Best TV Drama
Zari – Khadija Hassan
Pepeta – James Kombo WINNER
Kina S4 – Appie Matere
Single Kiasi – Grace Kahaki
Igiza – Abdulkadir Abdulahi
Best TV Advertisement
APA moments of Past Disasters – Abu Melita WINNER
Nip Nap TVC – Caroline Wambui
Melano CC – Amit Ramrakha
Best TV Comedy
Roast House – Caroline Wambui
Kam U Stay – Damaris Irungu WINNER
Comedy Riot – Caroline Wambui
Best Performance in a TV Comedy
Kevin Kasyoki – Kam U Stay
Abel Mutua – Roast House WINNER
Ruth Nyambura – Comedy Riot
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best Animation
Mara Cry for Rain – John Irimu
Blood Thirst – Luigi Sanya Ososo
Death Valley – Stephen Kennedy Kyalo WINNER
Kitto and Chacha – Ebby Productions
The Shepherd – Maureen Mureithi
Best International Award
Love Transfusion/Kiapo cha Damu (Kefa Hussein Igilo)
Unheard (Polly Kamukala) – Uganda
Heroic Bodies (Sara Suliman) – Sudan
The Midnight Bride (Doreen R. Kilimbe) – Tanzania WINNER
My Woman (Brenda Malemba) – Tanzania
Best Student Film
Hex Appeal – USIU Africa
Somewhere in Kole – Multichoice Talent Factory
God Forbid – Africa Digital Media Institute WINNER
Fulltime Husband – Multichoice Talent Factory
Untold – Film Aid Kenya
Best Documentary by a Student
Treasure Beneath the Mangrove – Kenya Film School
Echoes of Home – Film Aid Kenya
Art on the Skin – Kenya Film School WINNER
Is it Because I’m a Girl – Film Aid Kenya
In the Language of our Mothers – Film Aid Kenya
Best Kids Production
Let’s Dance – Luigi Sanya Ososo
Preschool Kids’ Learning – Ruth Muriithi
Ndemwa M – Michael Mutahi
Storytime with Zuri, Jasiri and Toto – Brian Apanja
Sikicho’s Long Day – Darren Collins WINNER
Best Viewers Choice (TV Drama)
Kina S4 – Appie Matere
Single Kiasi – Grace Kahaki
Pepeta – James Kombo WINNER
Igiza – Abulkadir Abdulahi
Best Viewers Choice (Feature)
An Instant Dad – Jennifer Gatero
A Familiar Christmas – Reuben Odanga
Mvera – Daudi Anguka WINNER
Half Open Window – Margaret Wacera
Mono – Joyce Gachanja
The full event is encrypted below, courtesy of Homeboyz TV.
