The 6th Annual Women in Film Awards (WIFA) took place on Saturday, 8th March 2025, at the Kenya National Theatre under the theme Inspire Inclusion: Amplifying Voices of Marginalised Women Filmmakers. The awards recognize the achievements of women in Kenya’s film industry.
The Women in Film Awards 2025 edition honoured some of Kenya’s most outstanding female filmmakers, content creators, and actresses. Among this year’s award recipients are: Jane Munene – Most Influential Woman Filmmaker, Celestine Ndinda – Best Digital Content Creator, Sanaipei Tande – Best Actress (Film), Susan Njoki – Best Actress (Drama), Audrey Egesa – Best Newcomer Producer, Abigail Arunga – Best Scriptwriter (TV Drama), Ella Imani – Best Child Actress, Mwende Renata – Best Cinematographer among many other exceptional women.
WIFA was founded by Dr. Susan Gitimu to provide a platform that celebrates and elevates the contributions of female filmmakers.
WIFA 2025 (Women In Film Awards) Winners 2025
Category | Winner |
Most Influential Woman Filmmaker | Jane Munene |
Best Sound Designer | Linda Dina |
Best Lighting Designer | Shavlin Wali |
Best Director (Film) | Mkaiwawi Mwakaba |
Best Director (TV Drama) | June Ndinya |
Best Student Director | Liana Namunyak |
Best Producer (Film) | Shirleen Wangari |
Best Assistant Director | Sarah Gathoni |
Best Cinematographer | Mwende Renata |
Best Producer (TV Drama) | Margaret Wanjiru Muriithi |
Best Producer (Documentary) | Caroline Ngunjiri |
Best Newcomer Producer | Audrey Egesa |
Best Production Manager | Winnie Adisa |
Best Animator | Lydia Mugure |
Best Scriptwriter (Film) | Yvonne Wamuyu |
Best Scriptwriter (TV Drama) | Abigail Arunga |
Best Script Supervisor | Sheila Sila |
Best Editor | Charity Kuria |
Best Set Designer | Valcour Mariam |
Best Make Up Artist | Stacy Gichinju |
Best Costume Designer | Isabel Nyamgero |
Best Location Sound Recordist | Jedidah Akoth Awiti |
Best Child Actress | Ella Imani |
Best Actress (Film) | Sanaipie Tande |
Best Actress (TV Drama) | Suzanne Njoki |
Best Digital Content Creator | Celestine Ndinda (Wakavinye) |
Most Watched Film on MyMovies.Africa by a Woman Producer | Dr. Zippy Okoth |