10th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards
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| 10th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards | |
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| Date | 12 December 2020 |
| Site | Broadcast virtually, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Organized by | Kenya Film Commission |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | 40 Sticks |
| Best Actor | Gitura Kamau (Film) Leon Ongaya (TV) |
| Best Actress | Ella Maina (Film) Yassmin Said (TV) |
| Most awards | 40 Sticks (9) |
| Most nominations | 40 Sticks / Sincerely Daisy (13) |
The 10th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards ceremony, presented by the Kenya Film Commission, honoured the best in Kenyan television and film for the year 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was broadcast virtually on partner stations KTN Home and KBC TV on 12 December 2020.[1] The awards recognize excellence in storytelling, direction, performance and technical execution in the Kenyan entertainment industry.[2]
Notable winners of the night included 40 Sticks, which secured nine awards, including Best Feature Film and Best Director for Victor Gatonye and swept multiple technical categories.[3] Prominent Kenyan actors such as Gitura Kamau, Ella Maina, Leon Ongaya and Yassmin Said were recognized for their leading performances.[4][5]
The 10th edition of the awards ceremony was broadcast on 12 December 2020.[6] The gala celebrated outstanding achievements in the film and television sectors, recognizing productions that excelled over the eligibility period.[7] To comply with pandemic health restrictions, the ceremony transitioned to a virtual television broadcast rather than the traditional live gala format.[1]
40 Sticks dominated the film categories, taking home nine awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Original Screenplay and multiple technical honours.[3] In the television categories, Maria won Best TV Drama, while Varshita was named Best TV Comedy.[4] Special honorary awards were also presented during the broadcast, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to David Campbell and the Kituo Halisi Award to Citizen TV.[8]
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface and are indicated by ‡.[8][5]
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References
- 1 2 "KENYA FILM COMMISSION (KFC) UNVEILS THE NOMINEES FOR THE 10TH EDITION OF THE KALASHA INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TV AWARDS. – Kenya Film Commission". kenyafilmcommission.go.ke. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kalasha International". KALASHA INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TV MARKET, FESTIVAL & AWARDS. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 Muendo, Stevens. "It's the year of '40 Sticks' as Kalasha celebrates 10 years". The Standard. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Citizen TV's Actress Maria Wins Big at Kalasha Awards - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 Muendo, Stevens. "Sincerely Daisy, 40 Sticks lead in 2020 Kalasha Awards nominations". The Standard. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ Gitau, Elly (7 December 2020). "A look at Kalasha International Film and TV Awards, 10 years on". People Daily. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kalasha International". KALASHA INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TV MARKET, FESTIVAL & AWARDS. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 "Sarah Hassan, Nick Mutuma and Maria among 2020 Kalasha Awards nominees [Full list]". Pulse Kenya. 20 November 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2026.