{"id":110163,"date":"2025-02-10T10:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T10:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/02\/10\/sanapei-tande-nyokabi-macharia-lead-list-of-women-in-film-awards-wifa-2025-nominees\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T10:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T10:03:12","slug":"sanapei-tande-nyokabi-macharia-lead-list-of-women-in-film-awards-wifa-2025-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/sanapei-tande-nyokabi-macharia-lead-list-of-women-in-film-awards-wifa-2025-nominees\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanapei Tande, Nyokabi Macharia lead list of Women in Film Awards (WIFA) 2025 nominees"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.
\nIn the Best Actress TV drama, Single Kiasi<\/em> star Faith Kabathi and seasoned actress Nice Githinji are among eight nominees seeking to clinch that crown.
\nThe nominees are spread across 23 categories with actresses in Film and TV Drama having received the most nominations, seven and eight respectively.
\nThis year\u2019s theme will be \u2018Inspire Inclusion: Amplifying Voices of Marginalized Women Filmmakers\u2019.
\nVoting for all the 23 categories is now open and will close on Tuesday next week. \u00a0Online voting is via Mymovies. Africa a movie website will also offer a seven-day rental of the Internationally – acclaimed True Story film about Africa\u2019s first Women’s Lacrosse Team from Rift Valley, in SLEEPING WARRIOR.
\nOver the years, WIFA has consistently grown from giving 14 awards in 2020 to 31 awards in 2024, with support from local and international partners.
\nThe Awards were founded by filmmaker and editor Dr Susan Gitimu to celebrate women’s drive, spirit, and diversity in the Kenyan film industry.
\nThe awarding ceremony will be held on 8th March strategically timed to coincide with International Women\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Best Director (Film)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tAngela Wamai
\n \tJennifer Gatero
\n \tLiz Kilili \u2018Thayu\u2019
\n \tMkaiwawi Mwakaba
\n \tWanja Kamanda<\/p>\n

Best Director (TV Drama)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tCarol Odongo \u2018Coachez\u2019
\n \tJennifer Gatero
\n \tJanet Chumbe
\n \tJune Ndinya
\n \tNatasha Ayoo<\/p>\n

Best Assistant Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tAnn Mwihaki
\n \tDestiney Njeri
\n \tEdna Nguka
\n \tStella Mungai
\n \tSarah Gathoni<\/p>\n

Best Student Director<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tAmisha Mukasa
\n \tJosephine Wanjiru
\n \tLiana Namunyak
\n \tLiz Karanja
\n \tMuriithi Rhoda<\/p>\n

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Best Producer (Film)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tBetty M. Mutua
\n \tJune Wairegi
\n \tShirleen Wangari
\n \tSally Nyoike
\n \tTracy Amadi<\/p>\n

Best Producer (TV Drama)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tCeciMercy Wanza
\n \tDina Mwende
\n \tHildah Wellah
\n \tMargaret Wanjiru Muriithi
\n \tTecla Joan<\/p>\n

Best Producer (Documentary)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tCaroline Ngunjiri
\n \tCynthia Abdalla
\n \tLydia Matata
\n \tMwanahamisi Mkutano
\n \tNira Nyangweso<\/p>\n

Best Newcomer Producer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tAudrey Egesa
\n \tCiku Wahome
\n \tClementina Kabutha
\n \tJessica Wangari Gacuru
\n \tOprah Kadesa<\/p>\n

Best Actress (Film)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tHussein Amina
\n \tMelissa Lesilalle
\n \tMasese Sarah
\n \tMichelle Tiren
\n \tNyokabi Macharia
\n \tNungari Kiore
\n \tSanaipei Tande<\/p>\n

Best Actress (TV Drama)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tBrenda Anyango
\n \tFaith Kabathi
\n \tNice Githinji
\n \tLorna Lemmy
\n \t\u2018Red\u2019 Brenda Gesare
\n \tSuzanne Njoki
\n \tVanessa Aika
\n \tWanjiku Stephanie Muchiri<\/p>\n

Best Child Actress<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tAbilasha Muthoni
\n \tElectricer Hamisi Kache
\n \tElla Imani
\n \tMichelle Lemuya
\n \tTanisi Kawee<\/p>\n

Best Scriptwriter (Film)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tGrace Irungu
\n \tMilcah Cherotich
\n \tTrizah Weche
\n \tWanjeri Gakuru
\n \tYvonne Wamuyu<\/p>\n

Best Scriptwriter (TV Drama)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tAngela Ruhinda
\n \tAbigail Arunga
\n \tCaroline Kemunto
\n \tGrace Adhiambo
\n \tMkamzee Mwatela<\/p>\n

Best Script Supervisor<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tIrene Nduku
\n \tNeddy Lusimbo
\n \tSamantha Musimbi
\n \tSheila Sila
\n \tTeresiah Njeri<\/p>\n

Best Editor<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tCaroline Gikandi
\n \tCharity Kuria
\n \tDiana Mbondo
\n \tHanna Wangari
\n \tJacinta Mugo<\/p>\n

Best Cinematographer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tBo Muigai
\n \tEmma Nzioka
\n \tMwende Renata
\n \tNashreen Wangai<\/p>\n

Best Production Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tApolline Umuhire
\n \tCathy Keya
\n \tMonica Kanyali
\n \tSharon Lusambili
\n \tWinnie Adisa<\/p>\n

Best Animator<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tChristina Mugure
\n \tLydia Mugure
\n \tMaureen Muriithi
\n \tStella Awuor
\n \tScholar Millen<\/p>\n

Best Make-Up Artist<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tGrace Murema
\n \tFatma Abdalla
\n \tJudith Chebet
\n \tMercy Ng\u2019endo (Makeup By Bilha)
\n \tStacy Gichinju<\/p>\n

Best Costume Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tElizabeth Magondu
\n \tGladys \u2018Gatush\u2019 Wanjiru
\n \tIsabel Nyamgero
\n \tKelsie Kioni
\n \tViva Njeri Kimotho<\/p>\n

Best Set Designer<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tClaire Marie Njoki
\n \tNeha Manoj Shah
\n \tStella Wangari Mwangi
\n \tTemko Lavinda
\n \tValcour Mariam<\/p>\n

Best Location Sound Recordist<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tJedidah Akoth Awiti
\n \tMourine Wanjiku
\n \tShilla Gathoni
\n \tThanji Wanjiku<\/p>\n

Best Digital Content Creator<\/strong><\/p>\n

\tCelestine Ndinda (Wakavinye)
\n \tEsther Kazungu
\n \tGloria Nkatha
\n \tJudy Nyawira (Bi Mkuru)
\n \tJustine Wanda<\/p>\n

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