The 14th Kalasha International Film and TV Awards were held on May 2, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.
The annual ceremony, organised by the Kenya Film Commission, recognises excellence in Kenya’s creative industry.
The night was marked by major wins for local productions, with Nawi and Sukari emerging as the biggest winners, scooping multiple awards.
The event was attended by senior dignitaries, including President William Ruto, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya, Principal Secretary Susan Mangeni, and political consultant Dennis Itumbi, among others.
Here is the full list of winners:
Film category winners
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Best Lead Actor in a Film: Juma Mdoe (Abbas) – Sukari
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Best Lead Actress in a Film: Michelle Lemuya (Nawi) – Nawi
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Best Supporting Actor in a Film: Jave Samson (Musa) – Sukari
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Best Supporting Actress in a Film: Ivy Collette (Mary) – Owadwa
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Best Feature Film: Nawi – Brizan Were, Lydia Wrensch and Caroline Heim
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Best Short Film: Sukari – June Wairegi
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Best Documentary: The People Shall – Mark Maina and Nick Wambugu
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Best Kenyan Indigenous Language Film: Sarah – Sarah Tenoi, Nick Reding and Amos Leuka
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Best Animation Production: Lore – Mary Wanjiku
Technical category winners
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Best Original Screenplay: June Wairegi and Omar Hamza – Sukari
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Best Director: Omar Hamza – Sukari
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Best Sound Designer: Eric Musyoka – Sarah
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Best Gaffer: Walter Odhiambo – The Dog
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Best Make-Up: John “Suki” Michuki Kibunguri – 2-Assunder
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Best Costume Designer: Viva Njeri – Nawi
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Best Editor: Mark Maina – The People Shall
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Best Director of Photography: Andrew Mungai and Baker Karim – The Dog
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Best Visual Effects (VFX): Damien Hauser – Memory of Princess Mumbi
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Best Film Score: Frank Matovu – Sukari
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Best Production Designer: Erikson Kang’ethe – Nawi
Television category winners
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People’s Choice Award (TV Drama): MTV Shuga Mashariki – Kevin Njue
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Best TV Drama: Kash Money – Grace Kahaki and Philippe Bresson
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Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama: John Sibi Okumu (Joe) – Kash Money
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Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama: June Njenga – Big Girl Small World
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Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama: Lenana Kariba (Njagi) – Kash Money
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Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama: Amara Tari (Cate Njenga) – Kash Money
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Best Director (TV): Grace Kahaki and Philippe Bresson – Kash Money
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Best Scriptwriter: Angela Ruhinda – Big Girl Small World
Special recognition awards
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Lifetime Achievement Award: John Karanja
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Positive Impact Content Creator of the Year: Shiksha Arora
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Best Children’s Production: Ndemwa – Michael Mutahi
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Best International Award: Jimbi – Talemwa Pius (Uganda)
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Jury Award: Memory of Princess Mumbi – Damien Hauser
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Digital Content Creator of the Year: Edwin Wainaina (Kadusko)
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Best Student Documentary: The Inkidongi – Kenya Film School
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Best Student Film: Dinner for Three – Brian Kabogozza (Multichoice Talent Factory)