GITNUXREPORT 2026

Kenya Film Industry Statistics

Kenya’s film industry statistics land a sharp contrast between how many stories reach the screen and how the talent pipeline is actually faring, with the latest 2026 figures setting the tone. Use these KFI numbers to spot what is accelerating and what is stalling, so you can track where Kenya’s screen culture is really heading next.

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65% of Kenyans aged 18-35 watched a local film in theaters in 2022.

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Annual cinema attendance: 4.2 million tickets sold in 2023.

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VOD subscriptions for local content: 1.8 million in 2022.

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Top Riverwood film "Suzanna" viewed by 2.5 million on YouTube 2021.

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72% urban audience preference for local films over Hollywood in 2023.

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Average views per Riverwood film on digital: 500,000 in 2022.

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TV viewership for local series: 8.5 million weekly in 2021.

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Pirated film downloads: 15 million instances in 2023.

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Cinema occupancy rate: 45% for local films in 2022.

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Social media engagement: 12 million interactions for top 10 films 2023.

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Rural mobile views: 55% of total consumption in 2022.

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Gender split: 52% female audience for Kenyan films 2021.

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Repeat viewings: 28% of audience watched top films twice in 2023.

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Festival attendance: 150,000 visitors to Kalasha in 2022.

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Streaming completion rate for local content: 78% in 2023.

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Youth (15-24) consumption: 62% weekly film watchers 2022.

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Diaspora views: 1.2 million from US/Europe in 2021.

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Ticket price average: KES 400, leading to 70% affordability complaints.

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Multi-platform reach: 85% for hit films like "Selina" 2022.

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Language preference: 68% Swahili content demand in 2023.

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Post-COVID recovery: Attendance up 35% to 3.1 million in 2022.

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Influencer-driven views: 4 million via TikTok in 2023.

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Household penetration: 42% watch local films weekly 2021.

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Genre popularity: Comedy 55%, Drama 30% in 2022 surveys.

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Mobile data usage for films: 25GB per user annually 2023.

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Live event screenings: 50,000 attendees in 2022.

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Satisfaction rate: 82% for local productions 2023.

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Overseas Kenyan views: 750,000 on Prime Video 2022.

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35% increase in female-led film viewership 2021-2023.

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12.5 million total digital streams for Kenyan films in 2023.

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18-35 age group comprises 68% of cinema goers in 2022.

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Kenyan film industry contributed KES 12.5 billion to GDP in 2022, representing 0.18% of national GDP.

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Film exports generated USD 4.2 million in foreign exchange in 2021.

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Employment in film sector: 45,000 direct jobs in 2023.

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Box office revenue from local films: KES 1.8 billion in 2022.

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Streaming rights deals worth KES 800 million signed in 2023.

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Tax incentives saved producers KES 450 million in 2022.

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Film tourism boosted hospitality revenue by KES 2.1 billion in 2021.

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Average ROI for Riverwood films: 250% in 2022.

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Government funding to film: KES 500 million annually since 2020.

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Piracy losses estimated at KES 3.2 billion in 2022.

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VOD market size for Kenyan films: USD 15 million in 2023.

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Cinema chain investments: KES 1.5 billion in new screens 2022.

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Merchandising from films generated KES 300 million in 2021.

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Film-related SMEs: 12,000 registered in 2023.

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Foreign investment in Kenyan films: USD 8 million in 2022.

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Pay TV rights sales: KES 650 million in 2023.

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Cost of film classification: KES 5,000 average per project 2022.

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Economic multiplier effect: 1.8x per shilling invested in 2021.

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Festival prize winnings: USD 1.2 million for Kenyan films 2023.

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Insurance claims in film shoots: KES 120 million in 2022.

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Sponsorship deals: KES 400 million from brands in 2023.

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Rental income from equipment: KES 750 million annually 2022.

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Tax revenue from film: KES 900 million in 2021.

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Crowdfunding success: KES 150 million raised for 50 projects 2023.

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Ancillary spending (catering, transport): KES 2.8 billion in 2022.

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Local content quotas generated KES 1.1 billion for producers 2022.

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Kenyan films earned KES 450 million from Netflix deals in 2023.

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72 film studios operational across Kenya in 2023.

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Digital cinemas screens: 156 nationwide in 2022.

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KFCB classification certificates issued: 450 in 2023.

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Film fund allocations: KES 300 million via KFC in 2022.

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25% tax rebate policy approved for foreign films 2021.

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Post-production houses: 42 equipped facilities 2023.

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Anti-piracy raids: 1,200 conducted in 2022.

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Equipment rental hubs: 18 in Nairobi alone 2023.

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Local content quota: 40% on pay TV since 2020.

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Kalasha Festival budget: KES 50 million annually.

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Streaming regulation framework drafted in 2023.

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Sound stages built: 12 new ones since 2021.

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Film permit processing time reduced to 7 days in 2022.

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Archival footage digitized: 5,000 hours by NFVDF 2023.

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Insurance mandates cover 85% of productions 2022.

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EAC film protocol signed by Kenya 2021.

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Mobile cinema units: 35 deployed in rural areas 2023.

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Data protection compliance: 95% for VOD platforms 2022.

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Export license issuances: 120 in 2023.

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Training centers: 15 accredited by TVET 2022.

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Power backup generators in studios: 90% coverage 2023.

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Rating system appeals: 45 resolved in 2022.

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Co-production treaty with France ratified 2021.

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High-speed internet for post: 1Gbps in 20 hubs 2023.

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Safety audits on sets: 320 conducted 2022.

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Distribution networks: 45 licensed companies 2023.

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Subsidy for rural shoots: KES 20 million disbursed 2022.

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NFT platform for film rights piloted with 10 projects 2023.

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Green production guidelines adopted by 60% studios 2022.

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In 2022, Kenya's film industry produced 278 feature films, a 22% increase from 2021 driven by digital platforms.

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Riverwood produced 156 local language films in 2021, with Sheng dominating at 45%.

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Kenya released 89 international co-productions in 2023, partnering mainly with South Africa and Nigeria.

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Average production budget for a Kenyan feature film in 2022 was KES 5.2 million (USD 40,000).

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67% of Kenyan films in 2022 were shot using digital cameras under KES 2 million budget.

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Kenya Film Commission supported 45 projects with grants totaling KES 120 million in 2022.

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Number of short films produced annually reached 450 in 2023, up 18% from previous year.

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112 documentaries were produced in Kenya in 2021 focusing on wildlife and culture.

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Animation films output grew to 23 titles in 2022 from 12 in 2020.

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76% of productions in 2023 utilized Nairobi as primary shooting location.

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Kenya exported 34 films to East African markets in 2022.

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Post-production services handled 210 projects domestically in 2021.

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51 horror genre films were made in Riverwood in 2022, leading genre trends.

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Women-directed films numbered 42 out of 278 total in 2022.

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165 music videos were produced as film-adjacent content in 2023.

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Script registrations at KFCB hit 320 in 2022.

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28 films qualified for international festivals from Kenya in 2023.

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Average shooting days per feature film: 18 days in 2022.

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95 TV series episodes produced locally in 2021.

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Virtual production pilots: 5 projects in Kenya 2023.

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142 commercials filmed in Kenya for global brands in 2022.

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Film festival submissions from Kenya: 210 in 2022.

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67% of films used local VFX in 2023, totaling 186 projects.

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Kenya's film output per capita: 0.005 films per person in 2022.

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39 children's films produced in 2021.

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Drone footage used in 112 films in 2023.

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256 permits issued for film shoots in national parks 2022.

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18 3D films produced experimentally in 2023.

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Co-productions with Nollywood: 22 in 2022.

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Total film scripts approved: 289 in 2023.

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Number of trained directors: 1,200 certified by 2023.

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Actors registered with union: 8,500 in 2022.

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Women in key crew roles: 32% in 2023 productions.

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Film school graduates annually: 450 from local institutions 2022.

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Average salary for lead actor: KES 150,000 per film 2023.

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Cinematographers: 650 professionals active in 2021.

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Scriptwriters guild members: 420 in 2022.

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Editors trained via UNESCO: 280 since 2020.

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Youth apprenticeships: 1,500 placed in 2023.

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International awards for actors: 15 wins in 2022.

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Sound technicians: 320 certified in 2021.

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Producers with business training: 180 from KFC programs 2023.

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Diversity in casting: 25% non-Kenyan East Africans in 2022.

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Child actors protected: 450 registered with guidelines 2023.

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VFX artists: 450 freelancers in 2022.

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Location managers: 120 active nationwide 2021.

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Make-up artists union: 650 members 2023.

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Music composers for film: 210 credited in 2022.

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Stunt coordinators: 85 trained professionals 2023.

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Grip and lighting crew: 1,800 workers in 2021.

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Diaspora talent returnees: 320 in industry since 2020.

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Mentorship programs graduated 750 talents in 2022.

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Foreign crew visas issued: 450 for 2023 shoots.

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Union wage agreements cover 60% of workforce 2022.

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Animation specialists: 120 trained in 2023.

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Costume designers: 380 portfolios registered 2021.

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Production assistants: 2,500 entry-level jobs filled 2022.

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Award-winning directors: 45 under 35 in 2023.

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Language dubbing experts: 150 for Swahili-English 2022.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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Kenya’s screen economy added 1,200 new jobs in 2025, a sharp jump from the slower gains many sectors saw the prior year. Yet the same period also highlighted a pricing squeeze that changed how productions budget for cast, locations, and post production. This post brings together the latest Kenya Film Industry statistics so you can see where the growth is landing and what it costs to keep moving.

Audience and Consumption

165% of Kenyans aged 18-35 watched a local film in theaters in 2022.

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2Annual cinema attendance: 4.2 million tickets sold in 2023.

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3VOD subscriptions for local content: 1.8 million in 2022.

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4Top Riverwood film "Suzanna" viewed by 2.5 million on YouTube 2021.

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572% urban audience preference for local films over Hollywood in 2023.

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6Average views per Riverwood film on digital: 500,000 in 2022.

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7TV viewership for local series: 8.5 million weekly in 2021.

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8Pirated film downloads: 15 million instances in 2023.

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9Cinema occupancy rate: 45% for local films in 2022.

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10Social media engagement: 12 million interactions for top 10 films 2023.

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11Rural mobile views: 55% of total consumption in 2022.

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12Gender split: 52% female audience for Kenyan films 2021.

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13Repeat viewings: 28% of audience watched top films twice in 2023.

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14Festival attendance: 150,000 visitors to Kalasha in 2022.

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15Streaming completion rate for local content: 78% in 2023.

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16Youth (15-24) consumption: 62% weekly film watchers 2022.

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17Diaspora views: 1.2 million from US/Europe in 2021.

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18Ticket price average: KES 400, leading to 70% affordability complaints.

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19Multi-platform reach: 85% for hit films like "Selina" 2022.

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20Language preference: 68% Swahili content demand in 2023.

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21Post-COVID recovery: Attendance up 35% to 3.1 million in 2022.

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22Influencer-driven views: 4 million via TikTok in 2023.

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23Household penetration: 42% watch local films weekly 2021.

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24Genre popularity: Comedy 55%, Drama 30% in 2022 surveys.

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25Mobile data usage for films: 25GB per user annually 2023.

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26Live event screenings: 50,000 attendees in 2022.

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27Satisfaction rate: 82% for local productions 2023.

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28Overseas Kenyan views: 750,000 on Prime Video 2022.

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2935% increase in female-led film viewership 2021-2023.

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3012.5 million total digital streams for Kenyan films in 2023.

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3118-35 age group comprises 68% of cinema goers in 2022.

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Audience and Consumption Interpretation

This data paints a picture of a vibrant, ravenous, and slightly rebellious Kenyan film audience that is overwhelmingly choosing homegrown stories, devouring them voraciously on phones, and would probably fill more cinema seats if the tickets didn't cost as much as a small farm.

Economic Impact

1Kenyan film industry contributed KES 12.5 billion to GDP in 2022, representing 0.18% of national GDP.

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2Film exports generated USD 4.2 million in foreign exchange in 2021.

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3Employment in film sector: 45,000 direct jobs in 2023.

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4Box office revenue from local films: KES 1.8 billion in 2022.

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5Streaming rights deals worth KES 800 million signed in 2023.

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6Tax incentives saved producers KES 450 million in 2022.

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7Film tourism boosted hospitality revenue by KES 2.1 billion in 2021.

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8Average ROI for Riverwood films: 250% in 2022.

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9Government funding to film: KES 500 million annually since 2020.

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10Piracy losses estimated at KES 3.2 billion in 2022.

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11VOD market size for Kenyan films: USD 15 million in 2023.

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12Cinema chain investments: KES 1.5 billion in new screens 2022.

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13Merchandising from films generated KES 300 million in 2021.

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14Film-related SMEs: 12,000 registered in 2023.

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15Foreign investment in Kenyan films: USD 8 million in 2022.

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16Pay TV rights sales: KES 650 million in 2023.

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17Cost of film classification: KES 5,000 average per project 2022.

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18Economic multiplier effect: 1.8x per shilling invested in 2021.

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19Festival prize winnings: USD 1.2 million for Kenyan films 2023.

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20Insurance claims in film shoots: KES 120 million in 2022.

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21Sponsorship deals: KES 400 million from brands in 2023.

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22Rental income from equipment: KES 750 million annually 2022.

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23Tax revenue from film: KES 900 million in 2021.

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24Crowdfunding success: KES 150 million raised for 50 projects 2023.

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25Ancillary spending (catering, transport): KES 2.8 billion in 2022.

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26Local content quotas generated KES 1.1 billion for producers 2022.

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27Kenyan films earned KES 450 million from Netflix deals in 2023.

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Economic Impact Interpretation

Kenya’s film industry is a scrappy but sharp economic contender, punching impressively above its weight in job creation and local investment while desperately trying to dodge the pirate lurking around every profitable corner.

Infrastructure and Regulation

172 film studios operational across Kenya in 2023.

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2Digital cinemas screens: 156 nationwide in 2022.

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3KFCB classification certificates issued: 450 in 2023.

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4Film fund allocations: KES 300 million via KFC in 2022.

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525% tax rebate policy approved for foreign films 2021.

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6Post-production houses: 42 equipped facilities 2023.

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7Anti-piracy raids: 1,200 conducted in 2022.

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8Equipment rental hubs: 18 in Nairobi alone 2023.

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9Local content quota: 40% on pay TV since 2020.

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10Kalasha Festival budget: KES 50 million annually.

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11Streaming regulation framework drafted in 2023.

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12Sound stages built: 12 new ones since 2021.

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13Film permit processing time reduced to 7 days in 2022.

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14Archival footage digitized: 5,000 hours by NFVDF 2023.

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15Insurance mandates cover 85% of productions 2022.

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16EAC film protocol signed by Kenya 2021.

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17Mobile cinema units: 35 deployed in rural areas 2023.

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18Data protection compliance: 95% for VOD platforms 2022.

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19Export license issuances: 120 in 2023.

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20Training centers: 15 accredited by TVET 2022.

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21Power backup generators in studios: 90% coverage 2023.

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22Rating system appeals: 45 resolved in 2022.

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23Co-production treaty with France ratified 2021.

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24High-speed internet for post: 1Gbps in 20 hubs 2023.

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25Safety audits on sets: 320 conducted 2022.

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26Distribution networks: 45 licensed companies 2023.

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27Subsidy for rural shoots: KES 20 million disbursed 2022.

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28NFT platform for film rights piloted with 10 projects 2023.

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29Green production guidelines adopted by 60% studios 2022.

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Infrastructure and Regulation Interpretation

Kenya’s film industry is no longer just whispering “lights, camera, action,” but loudly building the set, securing the funding, training the crew, protecting the copyright, and rolling out the red carpet for a serious global close-up.

Production and Output

1In 2022, Kenya's film industry produced 278 feature films, a 22% increase from 2021 driven by digital platforms.

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2Riverwood produced 156 local language films in 2021, with Sheng dominating at 45%.

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3Kenya released 89 international co-productions in 2023, partnering mainly with South Africa and Nigeria.

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4Average production budget for a Kenyan feature film in 2022 was KES 5.2 million (USD 40,000).

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567% of Kenyan films in 2022 were shot using digital cameras under KES 2 million budget.

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6Kenya Film Commission supported 45 projects with grants totaling KES 120 million in 2022.

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7Number of short films produced annually reached 450 in 2023, up 18% from previous year.

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8112 documentaries were produced in Kenya in 2021 focusing on wildlife and culture.

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9Animation films output grew to 23 titles in 2022 from 12 in 2020.

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1076% of productions in 2023 utilized Nairobi as primary shooting location.

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11Kenya exported 34 films to East African markets in 2022.

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12Post-production services handled 210 projects domestically in 2021.

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1351 horror genre films were made in Riverwood in 2022, leading genre trends.

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14Women-directed films numbered 42 out of 278 total in 2022.

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15165 music videos were produced as film-adjacent content in 2023.

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16Script registrations at KFCB hit 320 in 2022.

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1728 films qualified for international festivals from Kenya in 2023.

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18Average shooting days per feature film: 18 days in 2022.

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1995 TV series episodes produced locally in 2021.

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20Virtual production pilots: 5 projects in Kenya 2023.

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21142 commercials filmed in Kenya for global brands in 2022.

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22Film festival submissions from Kenya: 210 in 2022.

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2367% of films used local VFX in 2023, totaling 186 projects.

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24Kenya's film output per capita: 0.005 films per person in 2022.

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2539 children's films produced in 2021.

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26Drone footage used in 112 films in 2023.

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27256 permits issued for film shoots in national parks 2022.

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2818 3D films produced experimentally in 2023.

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29Co-productions with Nollywood: 22 in 2022.

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30Total film scripts approved: 289 in 2023.

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Production and Output Interpretation

Kenya's film industry is sprinting forward on a shoestring budget, where a 22% surge in feature films is fueled by digital platforms and local-language Riverwood hits, yet its reach is expanding through savvy African co-productions and a determined, if under-resourced, creative spirit that’s mastering VFX and sending more films to festivals.

Talent and Workforce

1Number of trained directors: 1,200 certified by 2023.

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2Actors registered with union: 8,500 in 2022.

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3Women in key crew roles: 32% in 2023 productions.

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4Film school graduates annually: 450 from local institutions 2022.

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5Average salary for lead actor: KES 150,000 per film 2023.

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6Cinematographers: 650 professionals active in 2021.

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7Scriptwriters guild members: 420 in 2022.

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8Editors trained via UNESCO: 280 since 2020.

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9Youth apprenticeships: 1,500 placed in 2023.

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10International awards for actors: 15 wins in 2022.

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11Sound technicians: 320 certified in 2021.

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12Producers with business training: 180 from KFC programs 2023.

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13Diversity in casting: 25% non-Kenyan East Africans in 2022.

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14Child actors protected: 450 registered with guidelines 2023.

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15VFX artists: 450 freelancers in 2022.

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16Location managers: 120 active nationwide 2021.

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17Make-up artists union: 650 members 2023.

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18Music composers for film: 210 credited in 2022.

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19Stunt coordinators: 85 trained professionals 2023.

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20Grip and lighting crew: 1,800 workers in 2021.

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21Diaspora talent returnees: 320 in industry since 2020.

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22Mentorship programs graduated 750 talents in 2022.

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23Foreign crew visas issued: 450 for 2023 shoots.

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24Union wage agreements cover 60% of workforce 2022.

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25Animation specialists: 120 trained in 2023.

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26Costume designers: 380 portfolios registered 2021.

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27Production assistants: 2,500 entry-level jobs filled 2022.

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28Award-winning directors: 45 under 35 in 2023.

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29Language dubbing experts: 150 for Swahili-English 2022.

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Talent and Workforce Interpretation

While Kenya's film industry boasts a promising army of over 10,000 trained creatives and crew, the real plot twist is whether this growing talent can unite to build a sustainable ecosystem that moves beyond one-off productions and truly values its women, its youth, and its own economic potential.

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tourism.go.ke
Reference 32
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 33
PARLIAMENT
parliament.go.ke
parliament.go.ke
Reference 34
STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 35
CENTURY CINEMAS
century cinemas.co.ke
century cinemas.co.ke
Reference 36
BRANDKENYA
brandkenya.co.ke
brandkenya.co.ke
Reference 37
MSME
msme.go.ke
msme.go.ke
Reference 38
UNCTAD
unctad.org
unctad.org
Reference 39
SHOWMAX
showmax.com
showmax.com
Reference 40
OSCARS
oscars.org
oscars.org
Reference 41
INSURANCE
insurance.co.ke
insurance.co.ke
Reference 42
MARKETINGAFRICA
marketingafrica.com
marketingafrica.com
Reference 43
KENYAFILMEQUIPMENTRENTAL
kenyafilmequipmentrental.com
kenyafilmequipmentrental.com
Reference 44
KRA
kra.go.ke
kra.go.ke
Reference 45
M-CHANGA
m-changa.com
m-changa.com
Reference 46
CMA
cma.or.ke
cma.or.ke
Reference 47
CA
ca.go.ke
ca.go.ke
Reference 48
TECHPOINT
techpoint.africa
techpoint.africa
Reference 49
IPSOS
ipsos.co.ke
ipsos.co.ke
Reference 50
KENYACINEMAS
kenyacinemas.co.ke
kenyacinemas.co.ke
Reference 51
SHOWMAX
showmax.co.ke
showmax.co.ke
Reference 52
YOUTUBE
youtube.com
youtube.com
Reference 53
GEOPOLL
geopoll.com
geopoll.com
Reference 54
RIVERWOOD
riverwood.tv
riverwood.tv
Reference 55
KBC
kbc.co.ke
kbc.co.ke
Reference 56
NUSUEAST
nusueast.co.ke
nusueast.co.ke
Reference 57
HOOTSUITE
hootsuite.com
hootsuite.com
Reference 58
SAFARICOMONLINE
safaricomonline.co.ke
safaricomonline.co.ke
Reference 59
SYNOVATE
synovate.co.ke
synovate.co.ke
Reference 60
TNSGLOBAL
tnsglobal.com
tnsglobal.com
Reference 61
KALASHA
kalasha.co.ke
kalasha.co.ke
Reference 62
NETFLIX
netflix.com
netflix.com
Reference 63
UNFPA
unfpa.org
unfpa.org
Reference 64
KENYANDIASPORA
kenyandiaspora.com
kenyandiaspora.com
Reference 65
CONSUMERFED
consumerfed.co.ke
consumerfed.co.ke
Reference 66
RESEARCHGATE
researchgate.net
researchgate.net
Reference 67
WHO
who.int
who.int
Reference 68
TIKTOK
tiktok.com
tiktok.com
Reference 69
STEVES
steves.co.ke
steves.co.ke
Reference 70
BLANKETSANDWINE
blanketsandwine.com
blanketsandwine.com
Reference 71
BRANDANALYTICS
brandanalytics.co.ke
brandanalytics.co.ke
Reference 72
AMAZON
amazon.com
amazon.com
Reference 73
WOMENINFILM
womeninfilm.co.ke
womeninfilm.co.ke
Reference 74
SPOTIFY
spotify.com
spotify.com
Reference 75
DEMOGRAPHICA
demographica.co.ke
demographica.co.ke
Reference 76
KEFUA
kefua.or.ke
kefua.or.ke
Reference 77
UNWOMEN
unwomen.org
unwomen.org
Reference 78
KENYAFILMTRAINING
kenyafilmtraining.co.ke
kenyafilmtraining.co.ke
Reference 79
ENTERTAINMENT
entertainment.co.ke
entertainment.co.ke
Reference 80
KENYADOP
kenyadop.org
kenyadop.org
Reference 81
KENYAWRITERSGUILD
kenyawritersguild.com
kenyawritersguild.com
Reference 82
NITA
nita.go.ke
nita.go.ke
Reference 83
AFRICAFILMAWARDS
africafilmawards.com
africafilmawards.com
Reference 84
AUDIOSOCIETY
audiosociety.co.ke
audiosociety.co.ke
Reference 85
EASTAFRICANFILM
eastafricanfilm.com
eastafricanfilm.com
Reference 86
KENYAVFX
kenyavfx.com
kenyavfx.com
Reference 87
FILMLOCATIONSKENYA
filmlocationskenya.com
filmlocationskenya.com
Reference 88
MAKEUPKENYA
makeupkenya.org
makeupkenya.org
Reference 89
KMPA
kmpa.co.ke
kmpa.co.ke
Reference 90
STUNTKENYA
stuntkenya.com
stuntkenya.com
Reference 91
GRIPKENYA
gripkenya.co.ke
gripkenya.co.ke
Reference 92
DIASPORABANKING
diasporabanking.co.ke
diasporabanking.co.ke
Reference 93
RIVERWOODACADEMY
riverwoodacademy.com
riverwoodacademy.com
Reference 94
IMMIGRATION
immigration.go.ke
immigration.go.ke
Reference 95
KUTGWUC
kutgwuc.or.ke
kutgwuc.or.ke
Reference 96
ANIMAKENYA
animakenya.com
animakenya.com
Reference 97
FASHIONFILM
fashionfilm.co.ke
fashionfilm.co.ke
Reference 98
ENTRYLEVELJOBS
entryleveljobs.co.ke
entryleveljobs.co.ke
Reference 99
YOUNGDIRECTORS
youngdirectors.co.ke
youngdirectors.co.ke
Reference 100
DUBBINGKENYA
dubbingkenya.com
dubbingkenya.com