WIFA Awards: Celebrating Women in Kenyan Film on International Women’s Day

The Women in Film Awards (WIFA) has launched its 6th Annual Awards, themed “Inspire Inclusion: Amplifying Voices of Marginalized Women Filmmakers.”

Founded by Dr. Susan Gitimu, WIFA celebrates and promotes women in the Kenyan film industry.

The awards ceremony will be held on March 8, 2025, coinciding with International Women’s Day (IWD) and its theme, “#AccelerationAction.”

WIFA aims to raise the profile and empower women filmmakers by providing role models and fostering a supportive community.

Voting is open now and closes on February 18, 2025.

1. Visit my movies.Africa/wifa-voting
2. Select your favourite nominee in each category.
3. Submit your vote.
4. Receive a 7-day rental of “Sleeping Warrior,” a film about Africa’s first Women’s Lacrosse Team, courtesy of MyMovies.Africa.

Best Director (Film)

1. Angela Wamai
2. Jennifer Gatero
3. Liz Kilili ‘Thayu’
4. Mkaiwawi Mwakaba
5. Wanja Kamanda

Best Director (TV Drama)

1. Carol Odongo ‘Coachez’
2. Jennifer Gatero
3. Janet Chumbe
4. June Ndinya
5. Natasha Ayoo

Best Assistant Director

1. Ann Mwihaki
2. Destiney Njeri
3. Edna Nguka
4. Stella Mungai
5. Sarah Gathoni

Best Student Director

1. Amisha Mukasa
2. Josephine Wanjiru
3. Liana Namunyak
4. Liz Karanja
5. Muriithi Rhoda

 Best Producer (Film)

1. Betty M. Mutua
2. June Wairegi
3. Shirleen Wangari
4. Sally Nyoike
5. Tracy Amadi

Best Producer (TV Drama)

1. CeciMercy Wanza
2. Dina Mwende
3. Hildah Wellah
4. Margaret Wanjiru Muriithi
5. Tecla Joan

Best Producer (Documentary)

1. Caroline Ngunjiri
2. Cynthia Abdalla
3. Lydia Matata
4. Mwanahamisi Mkutano
5. Nira Nyangweso

Best Newcomer Producer

1. Audrey Egesa
2. Ciku Wahome
3. Clementina Kabutha
4. Jessica Wangari Gacuru
5. Oprah Kadesa

Best Actress (Film)

1. Hussein Amina
2. Melissa Lesilalle
3. Masese Sarah
4. Michelle Tiren
5. Nyokabi Macharia
6. Nungari Kiore
7. Sanaipei Tande

Best Actress (TV Drama)

1. Brenda Anyango
2. Faith Kabathi
3. Nice Githinji
4. Lorna Lemmy
5. ‘Red’ Brenda Gesare
6. Suzanne Njoki
7. Vanessa Aika
8. Wanjiku Stephanie Muchiri

Best Child Actress

1. Abilasha Muthoni
2. Electricer Hamisi Kache
3. Ella Imani
4. Michelle Lemuya
5. Tanisi Kawee

Best Scriptwriter (Film)

1. Grace Irungu
2. Milcah Cherotich
3. Trizah Weche
4. Wanjeri Gakuru
5. Yvonne Wamuyu

Best Scriptwriter (TV Drama)

1. Angela Ruhinda
2. Abigail Arunga
3. Caroline Kemunto
4. Grace Adhiambo
5. Mkamzee Mwatela

Best Script Supervisor

1. Irene Nduku
2. Neddy Lusimbo
3. Samantha Musimbi
4. Sheila Sila
5. Teresiah Njeri

Best Editor

1. Caroline Gikandi
2. Charity Kuria
3. Diana Mbondo
4. Hanna Wangari
5. Jacinta Mugo

Best Cinematographer

1. Bo Muigai
2. Emma Nzioka
3. Mwende Renata
4. Nashreen Wangai

Best Production Manager

1. Apolline Umuhire
2. Cathy Keya
3. Monica Kanyali
4. Sharon Lusambili
5. Winnie Adisa

Best Animator

1. Christina Mugure
2. Lydia Mugure
3. Maureen Muriithi
4. Stella Awuor
5. Scholar Millen

Best Make-Up Artist

1. Grace Murema
2. Fatma Abdalla
3. Judith Chebet
4. Mercy Ng’endo (Makeup By Bilha)
5. Stacy Gichinju

Best Costume Designer

1. Elizabeth Magondu
2. Gladys ‘Gatush’ Wanjiru
3. Isabel Nyamgero
4. Kelsie Kioni
5. Viva Njeri Kimotho

Best Set Designer

1. Claire Marie Njoki
2. Neha Manoj Shah
3. Stella Wangari Mwangi
4. Temko Lavinda
5. Valcour Mariam

Best Location Sound Recordist

1. Jedidah Akoth Awiti
2. Mourine Wanjiku
3. Shilla Gathoni
4. Thanji Wanjiku

Best Digital Content Creator

1. Celestine Ndinda (Wakavinye)
2. Esther Kazungu
3. Gloria Nkatha
4. Judy Nyawira (Bi Mkuru)
5. Justine Wanda

The awards ceremony will be held on March 8th, coinciding with International Women’s Day.