#NewsFeed | Sanapei Tande, Nyokabi Macharia Lead List Of Women In Film Awards (wifa) 2025 Nominees

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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 8^th March strategically timed to coincide with International Women’s Day. 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

   

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