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Kenyan film makers eye new opportunities in Netflix pact

Netflix, Kenya MOU partnership signing. (James Wanzala, Standard)
Netflix, Kenya MOU partnership signing. (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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