The nominees for the 6th annual Women in Film Awards (WIFA) have been announced. Singer-turned-actor Sanaipei Tande and Nyokabi Macharia are among seven nominees for Best Actress Film.
In the Best Actress TV drama, Single Kiasi star Faith Kabathi and seasoned actress Nice Githinji are among eight nominees seeking to clinch that crown.
The nominees are spread across 23 categories with actresses in Film and TV Drama having received the most nominations, seven and eight respectively.
This year’s theme will be ‘Inspire Inclusion: Amplifying Voices of Marginalized Women Filmmakers’.
Voting for all the 23 categories is now open and will close on Tuesday next week. Online voting is via Mymovies. Africa a movie website will also offer a seven-day rental of the Internationally – acclaimed True Story film about Africa’s first Women’s Lacrosse Team from Rift Valley, in SLEEPING WARRIOR.
Over the years, WIFA has consistently grown from giving 14 awards in 2020 to 31 awards in 2024, with support from local and international partners.
The Awards were founded by filmmaker and editor Dr Susan Gitimu to celebrate women’s drive, spirit, and diversity in the Kenyan film industry.
The awarding ceremony will be held on 8th March strategically timed to coincide with International Women’s Day.
Best Director (Film)
Angela Wamai
Jennifer Gatero
Liz Kilili ‘Thayu’
Mkaiwawi Mwakaba
Wanja Kamanda
Best Director (TV Drama)
Carol Odongo ‘Coachez’
Jennifer Gatero
Janet Chumbe
June Ndinya
Natasha Ayoo
Best Assistant Director
Ann Mwihaki
Destiney Njeri
Edna Nguka
Stella Mungai
Sarah Gathoni
Best Student Director
Amisha Mukasa
Josephine Wanjiru
Liana Namunyak
Liz Karanja
Muriithi Rhoda
Best Producer (Film)
Betty M. Mutua
June Wairegi
Shirleen Wangari
Sally Nyoike
Tracy Amadi
Best Producer (TV Drama)
CeciMercy Wanza
Dina Mwende
Hildah Wellah
Margaret Wanjiru Muriithi
Tecla Joan
Best Producer (Documentary)
Caroline Ngunjiri
Cynthia Abdalla
Lydia Matata
Mwanahamisi Mkutano
Nira Nyangweso
Best Newcomer Producer
Audrey Egesa
Ciku Wahome
Clementina Kabutha
Jessica Wangari Gacuru
Oprah Kadesa
Best Actress (Film)
Hussein Amina
Melissa Lesilalle
Masese Sarah
Michelle Tiren
Nyokabi Macharia
Nungari Kiore
Sanaipei Tande
Best Actress (TV Drama)
Brenda Anyango
Faith Kabathi
Nice Githinji
Lorna Lemmy
‘Red’ Brenda Gesare
Suzanne Njoki
Vanessa Aika
Wanjiku Stephanie Muchiri
Best Child Actress
Abilasha Muthoni
Electricer Hamisi Kache
Ella Imani
Michelle Lemuya
Tanisi Kawee
Best Scriptwriter (Film)
Grace Irungu
Milcah Cherotich
Trizah Weche
Wanjeri Gakuru
Yvonne Wamuyu
Best Scriptwriter (TV Drama)
Angela Ruhinda
Abigail Arunga
Caroline Kemunto
Grace Adhiambo
Mkamzee Mwatela
Best Script Supervisor
Irene Nduku
Neddy Lusimbo
Samantha Musimbi
Sheila Sila
Teresiah Njeri
Best Editor
Caroline Gikandi
Charity Kuria
Diana Mbondo
Hanna Wangari
Jacinta Mugo
Best Cinematographer
Bo Muigai
Emma Nzioka
Mwende Renata
Nashreen Wangai
Best Production Manager
Apolline Umuhire
Cathy Keya
Monica Kanyali
Sharon Lusambili
Winnie Adisa
Best Animator
Christina Mugure
Lydia Mugure
Maureen Muriithi
Stella Awuor
Scholar Millen
Best Make-Up Artist
Grace Murema
Fatma Abdalla
Judith Chebet
Mercy Ng’endo (Makeup By Bilha)
Stacy Gichinju
Best Costume Designer
Elizabeth Magondu
Gladys ‘Gatush’ Wanjiru
Isabel Nyamgero
Kelsie Kioni
Viva Njeri Kimotho
Best Set Designer
Claire Marie Njoki
Neha Manoj Shah
Stella Wangari Mwangi
Temko Lavinda
Valcour Mariam
Best Location Sound Recordist
Jedidah Akoth Awiti
Mourine Wanjiku
Shilla Gathoni
Thanji Wanjiku
Best Digital Content Creator
Celestine Ndinda (Wakavinye)
Esther Kazungu
Gloria Nkatha
Judy Nyawira (Bi Mkuru)
Justine Wanda