12th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards
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2022 film award ceremony
Date3 December 2022
SiteSafari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya
Hosted byLarry Asego and Sheila Mwanyigha
Organized byKenya Film Commission
| 12th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards | |
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| Date | 3 December 2022 |
| Site | Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya |
| Hosted by | Larry Asego and Sheila Mwanyigha |
| Organized by | Kenya Film Commission |
| Highlights | |
| Best Picture | Click Click Bang |
| Best Actor | Basil Mungai (Film) Joe Kinyua (TV) |
| Best Actress | Nyokabi Macharia (Film) Sanaipei Tande (TV) |
| Most awards | Click Click Bang (5) |
| Most nominations | Ayaanle (15) |
The 12th Kalasha International Film & TV Awards ceremony, presented by the Kenya Film Commission, honoured the best in Kenyan television and film for the year 2022. It took place on 3 December 2022 at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.[1] The awards recognize excellence in storytelling, direction, performance and technical execution in the Kenyan entertainment industry.
Notable winners of the night included Philip Karanja's Click Click Bang, which secured Best Feature Film and the Viewers' Choice Award, alongside Ayaanle which swept multiple technical and directing categories.[2] Prominent Kenyan actors such as Basil Mungai, Nyokabi Macharia, Joe Kinyua and Sanaipei Tande were recognized for their leading performances.[3]
The 12th edition of the awards ceremony was held on 3 December 2022 at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi. The gala celebrated outstanding achievements in the film and television sectors, recognizing productions that excelled over the eligibility period. The chief guest at the event was the cabinet secretary for youth affairs, sports and the arts, Ababu Namwamba, alongside KFC CEO Timothy Owase.[4]
The ceremony saw a record number of film submissions—up to 217 compared to 149 in the previous year—reflecting the rapid growth of content creation in the region.[5] Click Click Bang and Ayaanle dominated the film categories, with Click Click Bang winning five awards, including Best Feature Film.[6] In the television categories, Kina won Best TV Drama, while This Love was named Best TV Show. Special honorary awards were also presented, including the Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran actor Raymond Ofula and the Kituo Halisi Award to NTV.[4][7]
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface and are indicated by ‡.[2][7]
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References
- ↑ Osimbo, Churchill (7 December 2022). "Elegance Meets Extravagance Meets Reality at Kalasha Awards 2022". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 Muendo, Stevens. "Kalasha Awards winners 2022 list ready". The Standard. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "'NTV' scoops Kalasha Award, as winners set to pocket Sh200,000 each". Daily Nation. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 Ajon, Brian (5 December 2022). "Njoro wa Uba, Wahu and Sanaipei Top List of Winners at Kalasha Awards on Colourful Night - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ "Kenya Film Commission Unveils The Kalasha Awards Nominees – Kenya News Agency". 10 November 2022. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- ↑ GROUP, NTV KENYA-NATION MEDIA. "NTV Kenya: Click Click Bang! Biggest winners at the Kalasha's". NTV Kenya. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
- 1 2 "List of winners at the 2022 Kalasha Awards (Full List)". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 18 April 2026.