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What comes next for Kenya where the African streamer has has invested heavily in local content over the past five years?

As new guilds emerge across Uganda’s film industry, we examines whether they can address long-standing challenges or repeat past failures.

Members of the Female Filmmakers in Kenya Association (FEFKA) can now access medical insurance from as low as KSh 6,000 annually.

An inside look at Wanuri Kahiu’s eight-year legal fight over 'Rafiki.'

From the Oscars and the Kalashas to the Creative Economy Support Bill, we offer a detailed breakdown of the moments that defined the year.

Edwin Kairu, Lydia Matata, Hannington Juma, Gift Kyansimire and Wacuka Mungai each received development grants of up to KES 1.5 million.

“We have not seen any correlation between people who have a lot of followers and the audience actually turning up to support them." - Oyelowo

The film authentically captures the complexities of Ugandan society, says Uganda's Academy Selection Committee.

Githinji sees this as an opportunity to reclaim narrative power.

None of the five films submitted met the requirements for entry, according to the Oscar Selection Committee.

Kenya makes a rare appearance as South Africa earns a record five nominations.

Will Canal+'s control mean bigger budgets, bolder projects, or just monopoly?

The current programme director at Docubox will steer the festival towards greater community and cultural impact.

Appointed by the Ministry of Youth and Arts, the 15-member committee includes professionals from across Rwanda’s film and creative sectors.

In Kenya's creative economy, opaque funding and grand promises expose the widening gap between budget, policy and action.

Bold theatre, hits and misses, cautious streaming, and lofty promises, what does the first half of 2025 mean for Kenya’s creative future?

Soko is known for producing 'Softie', 'No Simple Way Home' and 'Free Money.'

Too few screens, high ticket prices, poor infrastructure, we unpack the crisis in Kenyan cinemas and what it will take to revive them.

Philit Productions secures Kenya’s only two wins at AMVCA 2025 with Untying Kantai and Makosa ni Yangu.

The Kalasha Awards 2025 will be announced soon, KFC says.

Media and entertainment lawyer Linda Musita unpacks how film contracts in Kenya exploit actors and crew, and calls for urgent reform.

Subterranea, The Caller, Makosa ni Yangu, Untying Kantai and more Kenyan titles nominated at the AMVCA 2025.

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Sinema Focus has partnered with Akoroko and What Kept Me Up to form African Film Press (AFP), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing essential coverage and market intelligence for African...

From significant milestones to commendable firsts to notable returns, 2024 was a buzzier and busier year for Kenya's film, TV and theatre industry.

Titled The Creator Labs, this historic collaboration seeks to address gender disparities and foster inclusivity in the dynamic world of animation.

This piece examines the cost of censorship on banned Kenyan films, and on emerging filmmakers yearning to tell bold stories.

Kenya earns its highest nominations yet at the Africa Movie Academy Awards 2024.

Viewers can expect more Kenyan Showmax Originals than ever before in 2024 as African streamer doubles down on investment.

The African streamer will be launching a record 21 African Originals and more international hits than ever before. 

'Disconnect' sequel, 'Married to Work' and 'Country Queen' lead Netflix's most watched Kenyan titles between January and June 2023.

The Film Industry Satellite Account aims to estimate the Kenyan film industry's contribution to the country’s overall GDP.

The goal of the genuine critics and the genuine filmmakers are aligned; both parties strive to promote film, culture, and film culture.

With Africa historically underrepresented at the Oscars, Nigeria's critically acclaimed Mami Wata could deliver the continent's fourth win.

Showmax sets sights on becoming the number one streaming service in Africa with a bold relaunch in February 2024.

To build profitability, the Kenyan film industry must really work towards winning the audience and growing a strong cinema culture.

The issues that have long plagued the industry were highlighted as government agencies promised hope and policies for change.

Since 2017, Kenya has felt the need to send a film to the Oscars but has it always been the right call?

Actor Charles Ouda writes about the failings of the Kenyan film and TV industry to protect its actors.

The slate includes originals like 'Blood & Water S4', 'Savage Beauty S2' and multi-title partnerships from Akin Omotoso, Mandla Dube.

In 2015, South African animation studio Triggerfish launched a pan-African talent search for animated projects that is now paying off.

'Aníkúlápó' series from Kunle Afolayan, 'Òlòtūré' series from Mo Abudu's EbonyLife, Richard Mofe-Damijo-led crime thriller and more.

Showmax leads Kenya with highest nominees for any platform while 'Click Click Bang' is the most-nominated Kenyan title.

Much progress is needed, and with the new categories, much progress has clearly been made.

The podcast will feature on-screen and behind-the-screen talent on Netflix’s African productions talking all things industry.

The scholarship fund is open to East African students studying TV and film in select learning institutions in Kenya.

Mumbi Maina nominated for Best Supporting Actress for 'La Femme Anjola' while Sarah Hassan earns Best Actress nod for 'Just in Time.'

Their local content channel Rembo TV launches Swahili drama 'Nia' as their first local production investment of the year.

The free plan is available ad-free on Android phones and offers about one quarter of Netflix’s movies & TV shows catalog.