Benchmark on Competing Film Destination

The Kenya Kwanza government promised to benchmark on competing film destination for international filmmakers in Africa and offer comparable or better incentives.

There is no public record showing implementation of the promise yet, despite budget allocation to film development services.
In May 2026, President Ruto stated at the Kalasha International Film and TV Market that “the film incentives you helped shape are now ready” and directed the National Treasury to implement them. but there is no public record shwing the impleentation of this promise as of August 2026.

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Last updated: August 30, 2026 3:32 am