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Film makers eye new opportunities in Netflix pact

ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru and Ms Shola Sanni of Netflix after signing the partnership.[James Wanzala, Standard]

Kenyan film-makers and content producers stand to benefit following a deal signed between the Ministry of ICT and American streaming giant Netflix to boost capacity in the local industry.

The two-year memorandum will see Netflix fund training opportunities for young film-makers, acquire content from Kenyan producers and support marketing and consumer protection for producers and users of digital content.

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