Shiksha, Kadusko and Kash Money Steal the Show at Kalasha Awards
The 14th Kalasha International Film and TV Awards delivered a thrilling night. Top productions and creators received major recognition.
Therefore, the May 2, 2026 ceremony celebrated Kenya’s growing film industry. Filmmakers, actors, and digital creators all took center stage.
Top Productions Dominate the Night
Kash Money led the TV drama category. It won Best TV Drama and Best TV Director.
Additionally, John Sibi Okumu secured Best Lead Actor. The show impressed judges with strong storytelling.
Meanwhile, Sukari delivered a powerful performance. The 15-minute film swept six major awards.
It won Best Short Film and Best Director. Omar Hamza earned praise for direction. Therefore, Sukari took home Sh3 million in prize money.
Feature Film Category Winners
Nawi stood out strongly. It won Best Feature Film award.
Additionally, it secured the People’s Choice Award. Audiences widely supported the production.
Michelle Lemuya won Best Lead Actress. Her performance drew strong acclaim.
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Individual Award Winners Recognized
Shiksha Arora won a major honor. She received Positive Impact Content Creator of the Year.
Additionally, she pledged to donate KSh 200,000. She aims to support someone in need.
Edwin Wainaina also won. He took Digital Content Creator of the Year.
Lenana Kariba earned Best Supporting Actor. He played Njagi in Kash Money.
Special Awards and Big Announcements
John Karanja received Lifetime Achievement Award. He was honored for long-term industry impact.
Additionally, William Ruto attended the gala. He announced increased prize money.
Winners will now receive Sh500,000 each. Previously, winners earned Sh200,000. Therefore, the boost supports creative growth.
Kenyan Film Industry Rises
The Kalasha Awards highlighted rising talent. They also celebrated creative excellence nationwide.
Ultimately, productions like Kash Money and Sukari led the night. Therefore, Kenya’s film industry continues to grow strongly.
