Benchmark on competing film destinations

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to benchmark on competing film destination for international film makers in Africa and offer comparable or better incentives as part of its broader commitment to tap into Kenya’s film industry.

In 2023, the government of Kenya signed a deal with Hollywood’s Invention Studios to promote Kenya’s film industry, promising a raft of incentives for Invention Studios (including visa waivers, relaxed entry of filming equipment and ease of access to filming locations). The deal still remains in place and had, as at June 2025, is reported to have resulted in the development of five films.
Nonetheless, the government is yet to formalize its commitment to offer incentives for international filmmakers by enacting laws or regulations to this effect.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026 12:20 pm