‘Kiza’ Trailer: Shix Kapienga Is a Young Graduate Fighting Powerful Land Cartels

Double Pearl Production Limited, behind the drama series The Kalimani Dynasty, has just unveiled the trailer for its upcoming feature film Kiza, premiering in cinemas in Nairobi on 24 November and in Mombasa on 4 December.

Set in Nairobi, Kiza stars Shix Kapienga (Nairobi Half Life, Country Queen) as Furaha, a young graduate from a coastal village who takes on powerful land cartels to protect her ancestral home. In the big city, Furaha navigates her own struggles while also fighting to save an old friend from a life of crime.

Robert Agengo (40 Sticks) plays Onyi, Furaha’s old friend from university who’s forced into crime to take care of his ailing mother, with Manasseh K. Nyagah (Uradi), Dedan Juma (Pepeta), Gitura Kamau (Shimoni), Wambui Ngari (Sue na Jonnie), Mukami Njiru (Nairobi Half life) and Mweni Ludi also starring.

Kiza is written and directed by Gilbert Lukalia (Mission to Rescue), and produced by Shiku Gathigi Mwangi alongside Mumbi Mirie Gituanja, with Mvera’s director Daudi Anguka behind the camera.

“Kiza explores the harsh realities of life such as land disputes, crime, unemployment, and betrayal, while also dealing with family, love and friendship.” read a statement from the production house. “The film is a labour of love, a story of friendship and dedication, and a celebration fostered by collaborative synergy between dedicated producers and visionary directors. This ensemble cast and crew have poured their hearts and souls into this project, and the result promises to be nothing short of extraordinary mirrors to the social issues we all face, making it a film everyone can relate to in one way or another.”

Watch the trailer below.

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