By Iminza Keboge
Published November 28, 2020
Nominees for 10th annual Kalasha Film and TV Awards in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, have been unveiled.
In a nomination ceremony aired on NTV on November 18, Kenya Film Commission (KFC) said it had received 900 entries out of which an eight-member nomination jury drawn from players in the movie sector nominated movies, cast and crew members in 31 categories to compete for the Kalasha International TV and Film Awards 2020.
The 31 nominees categories include 17 for film, 8 for television and 6 for special awards.
Initiative of Kenya Film Commission, the aim of the Kalasha Film and TV Awards is to celebrate what is touted as exceptional talent in the Film and TV sector in Kenya.
KFC invites movie lovers to vote for their favourite nominees by downloading and installing StarTimes ON mobile App on their mobile devices.
The 14-day voting period runs November 19 – December 3, 2020.
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Here below is the list of the Kalasha Film and TV Awards 2020 Nominees, Minus Special Awards:
I. Best TV Drama
Pete (Maisha Magic East) – Daudi Anguka
Majuto (Web Series) – Elijah Girimani and Robert Ndwiga
Kovu (Maisha Magic Plus) – Rashid Abdalla
Selina (Maisha Magic East) – Reuben Odanga
Maria (Citizen TV) – Rashid Abdalla
II. Best Lead Actor in a TV Drama
Leon Ongaya (Mbura) – Pete
Maxwell Simba (Amo) – Majuto
Brian Ogana (Luwi) – Maria
III. Best Lead Actress in a TV Drama
Yassmin Said (Maria) – Maria
Trisha Khalid (Ruby) – Kovu
Alice Wangari (Bella) – Kina
Riziki Ambrose (Sarah) – Pieces of Us
Wakini Njoroge – Majuto
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IV. Best TV Documentary
Road to Trauma – Sam Munia
Widow Cleansing – John Allan Namu
Mkorogo – Makena Ngondi
Stalker in my Life – Peris Gachahi
V. Best Student Feature Film
The Case – Eastmond Mwenda
The Scientist – Edward Ndungu
Stocoma – Brian Bwire
Reverie – Moses Mwathi
VI. Best Performance in a TV Comedy TV Comedy
Mukami Njiru (Mrs. Wang’ombe) – Varshita
Matayo Keya (Makokha) – Hullabaloo Estate
Eve D’ Souza (Varshita) – Varshita
Fahamu Kazungu (Nyanya Rukia) – Nyanya Rukia
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VII. Best TV Documentary
Road to Trauma
Widow Cleansing
Mkorogo
Stalker in My Life
VIII. Best Feature Film
Who Cares
Family Meeting
Midlife Crisis
Sincerely Daisy
Pillow Talk
40 Sticks
Nambwa FM
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IX. Best Host in a TV Show
Nick Ndeda – The Great Kenyan Bake Off
Amina Abdi – The Turn Up
Ruth Mueni – Abled Differently
Remmy Majala and Nick Ndeda – What’s Good Africa
Pierra Makena – Tano Kali
X. Best Lead Actor in a Film
Gitaru Kamau – Family meeting
Bilal Mwaura in Uradi
Sam Psenjen – Sincerely Daisy
Robert Agengo – 40 sticks
Emanuel Mugo – Pillow Talk
XI. Lead Actress in a Film
Ella Maina – Sincerely Daisy
Nduta Sailo – Family meeting
Ruth Maingi – Midlife Crisis
Lina Sande – Hatina
Aisha – Nambwa FMk
XII. Best Supporting Actor in a Film
Cajetan Boy – 40 sticks
Manasseh Nyaga – Uradi
Raymond Ofula – Family Meeting
Juma Maurice – Who Cares
Arabon Nyyneque – 40 sticks
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XIII. Best Supporting Actress in a Film
Alison Nyawira – Midlife Crisis
Foi Wambui – Sincerely Daisy
Mbeki Mwalimu – Sincerely Daisy
Rehema Juma – Nambwa Fm
Njoki Ndirangu – Retirement Package
XIV. Best Director
Victor Gatonye – 40 sticks
Simiyu Barasa – Family Meeting
Nick Mutuma – Sincerely Daisy
Dr. Zippy Okoth – Midlife Crisis
Kang’ethe Mungai – Uradi
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XV. Best Original Score
Nambwa FM – Nelmo Needing
40 Sticks – Lucas Bikedo
Sincerely Daisy – Tim Rimbui
Uradi – Ngala Oreyo
Family Meeting – Karanja Kiarie
Midlife Crisis – Alison Nyawira & Dr Zippy Okoth
XVI. Best Feature Film
Nambwa FM – Alice Kidding
Who Cares – Wilson Osiolo
Family Meeting – Betty Kathungu
Uradi – Kangethe Mungai
Sincerely Daisy – Nick Mutuma
Pillow Talk – Alice Kombani
40 Sticks – Sarah Hassan
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XVII. Best Production Designer
Siteiya Warui – 40 Sticks
Njoki Githinji – Sincerely Daisy
Wakarima Wangui – Midlife Crisis
Ciru Njoroge – Family Meeting
Scadded Orina – Pillow Talk
XVIII. Best Editor
Edwin Nyongesa – 40 Sticks
Roy Mutonga Murichu – Sincerely Daisy
Simiyu Barasa – Family Meeting
Roselidah Taabu – Midlife Crisis
Nelly Maina – Uradi
XIX. Best Sound Designer
Lucas Bikedo – 40 Sticks
Mercy Adundo – Midlife Crisis
George Audi – Family Meeting
George Audi – Sincerely Daisy
Ngala Oreyo – Uradi
XX. Best TV Advertisement
Dr. Pamoja – Darren Collins
Eden Tea – Mwendwa Mutua
Lishe Bora – Mugoya Mokua
KMPDU – Ali Mwacho
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XXI. Best TV Comedy
Varshita (Maisha Magic East) – Lucy MwangiNyanya Rukia (Maisha Magic East) Daudi Anguka
Hullabaloo Estate (Maisha Magic East) Dennise Kibis
Best Children Production:
Ndemwa – Michael Mutahi
Boom Na Wabi – Kaburo Kobia
Earth’s Children – Michael Mutahi
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XXII. Best Animation Production
Lady Moran – Albert Omwenga
The Legend of Lwanda Magere – Wanzilu Maingi
From Here To Timbuktu – Godfrey Mwampembwa and Ross Frank’s
The Wonderful Story of Aisha, Ali & Flipflopi – Wanzilu Maingi
XXIII. Best Student Documentary
Mombasa – Riccardo Waruinge
Bleeding Love – Irungu Nduati
XIV. Best Special Effects
Retirement Package – Peterson Kariuki
Midlife Crisis – Dr Zippy Okoth
40 Sticks – Grace Murema.
