African Film Press partners with Locarno’s Open Doors to launch new critics prize
The African Film Press (AFP) has joined forces with the Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors program. Serving as...
Cinema
Visa and Disney bring Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu to Kenya with an exclusive red carpet premiere
The Force officially landed in East Africa. On Friday, May 22nd, 2026, the galactic frontier moved to Century...
Journeyman Pictures to Globally distribute colonial land dispute docu, ‘Kikuyu Land’
Journeyman Pictures has acquired the worldwide rights to the acclaimed documentary Kikuyu Land, following its successful run on...
“Nawi” & “Kash Money” win big in the Kalasha Awards 2026
The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards recently concluded in a spectacular gala at...
“Cards On The Table” movie will screen in Malindi on April 30 & Eldoret on May 2
What happens when you mix 1992 nostalgia, a desperate heist, and an ex-couple with zero communication skills? You...
MultiChoice Talent Factory graduates 19 filmmakers from the class of 2025/26
MultiChoice Talent Factory Academy (MTF Academy) today officially ushered 19 filmmakers into the professional arena. The graduating cohort,...
You can now watch award-winning comedy ‘The Fisherman’ in cinemas in Kenya & Zambia
A talking fish, a retired dreamer, and a prestigious medal from Venice are all heading to East African...
“Nawi” & “Kash Money” lead star-studded Kalasha Awards 2026 nominee list
The Kenya Film Commission (KFC) has officially pulled back the curtain on the nominees for the 14th edition...
KFCB announces amnesty for Kenyan filmmakers to regularize unlicensed projects
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has officially announced a 90-day grace period for filmmakers who have produced...
Kamera Kwanza to showcase African documentaries starting with Widow Champion on Feb 25
The Goethe Institut Kenya and Docubox have officially formalized their long-standing collaboration through Kamera Kwanza, a premier film...
Rushlake Media’s TidPix channel launches on VIDAA
Rushlake Media has announced the launch of its FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channel, TidPix, on the VIDAA...
Wanuri Kahiu & Shirleen Wangari among nominees in the Women in Film Awards 2026
The spotlight is shining bright on Kenya’s female storytellers as public voting for the 7th edition of the...
‘Hip Hop Colony’ documentary documents the history of hip hop in Kenya
In the 19th century, Kenya was shaped by the arrival of British colonialists. Over a century later, a...
Olwal Dickens appointed as first Kenya Actors Guild Executive Director
The Kenya Actors Guild (KAG) has announced that it has officially appointed Olwal Dickens as its new and...
Kenyan film ‘Cards on the Table’ is now available for streaming at Ksh. 250
Kenya’s film industry continues its vibrant streak as the highly anticipated romantic heist dramedy, Cards on the Table:...
Court of Appeal rules that 2018 ban on Wanuri Kahiu film ‘Rafiki’ was unreasonable
In a significant ruling for the creative industry and constitutional law, the Court of Appeal at Nairobi has...
Kenyan Christmas movie “Cards on the Table” to premiere on November 29 at Century Cinemax
Get ready for a dose of high-stakes, high-tension romantic comedy this holiday season with the upcoming Kenyan feature...
Nollywood goes Global: Rushlake Media, FilmOne, InkBlot team up to conquer digital streaming
Rushlake Media, FilmOne Entertainment, and InkBlot Productions have announced a major strategic partnership focused on bringing a curated...
Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab to mentor African film producers in Addis on Nov 17-21
The Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab (GLCPL) is returning for its fifth edition this November. From November 17-21,...
Kenya Cinema Week 2025 to debut in London on November 7-8
Kenya is set to make cinematic history with the launch of the first-ever Kenyan film festival in Europe:...
Inaugural Africa XChange Summit showcases creative & economic potential at Film Festival Cologne
The first-ever Africa XChange Summit took place on October 15-16, 2025, as part of the Film Festival Cologne....
How to Build a Library Film review: Decolonizing Nairobi’s Macmillan library, one book at a time
The documentary How to Build a Library is not merely a film about renovating a building; it’s a...
How Maia & King captured 8 years of Book Bunk reclaiming history in ‘How To Build A Library’
With the critically acclaimed documentary, How To Build A Library, set to open the NBO Film Festival on...
NBO Film Festival returns for the 7th edition on October 16–27
The NBO Film Festival is set for the return of its 7th edition, running from October 16th to...
Come watch amazing films for free at the Kilifi Creek Festival 2025
The Kilifi Creek Festival is a celebration of cinema, storytelling, and cultural heritage in Kilifi Creek in coastal Kenya....