2024 Year in Review: 9 Big Moments That Defined Kenya’s Film, Television, and Theatre Industry
From significant milestones to commendable firsts to notable returns, 2024 was a buzzier and busier year for Kenya's film, TV and theatre industry.
FILM & THEATRE
‘Mata Hari’ Review: Nairobi 48 Hour Film Project Winner Is Kenya’s Stylish Nod to the Femme Fatale
The film boldly showcases the potential of Kenyan cinema through genre diversity and innovative techniques.
‘Makosa ni Yangu’ Review: A Delicate Balance Between Humour and the Dark Realities of Gender-Based Violence
From Philit Productions, the film spares no detail in depicting the psychological and physical toll of abuse.
Nyokabi Macharia Is Bold, Bald and Ballsy: “I’m Not Afraid to Interrogate”
The actress reflects on her journey and the industry as she prepares to celebrate her decade-long acting career with an ambitious showcase.
‘Sketchy Africans’ Review: A Sketchy, Chaotic Comedy That Still Delivers on Laughs
Sketchy Africans charms with humour and a lovable ensemble, delivering laughs despite its narrative flaws.
Review: Too Early for Birds’ ‘Tom Mboya’ Holds a Mirror to a Nation Trapped in a Troubled Loop
Too Early for Birds examines the triumphs, flaws and enduring legacy of Tom Mboya with an unflinching look at history, balancing tragedy with humour.
Review: ‘2 Asunder’ Stumbles on Its Intriguing Premise
The film's initial premise, though familiar, was ripe for unique exploration, but like '40 Sticks' before it, it seems obsessed with delivering its final twist at the expense of the...
From Kenya’s Film Industry to the US Military, Paul Ogola is Chasing the Ultimate Dream
The Kenyan-actor-turned-sailor discusses why he joined US Navy, his big dreams and why acting remains his first love.
‘The Christmas Run’ Set for Release in Cinemas Across East Africa
Billed as an East African romcom, The Christmas Run is a romantic comedy about love, loss and friendship.
‘Mgonjwa Mwitu’ Review: Molière’s 400-Year-Old Play Finds a Home in the Heart of Kenyans
Satire meets local politics in Molière's Kenyan adaptation 'Mgonjwa Mwitu'.
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