Kalasha Award for Best Host in a TV Show
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| Kalasha Award for Best Host in a TV Show | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Exceptional presentation, engagement, and hosting skills in a television program |
| Country | Kenya |
| Presented by | Kenya Film Commission |
| First award | September 2010 |
| Most recent winner | Evelyn Wambui, The Unspoken (2024) |
| Most awards | Jeff Koinange (2) |
| Website | kalashaawards |
The Kalasha Award for Best Host in a TV Show (sometimes referred to as Best TV Host) is an annual television award presented by the Kenya Film Commission as part of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards. It recognizes a presenter who has demonstrated outstanding charisma, audience engagement and professional delivery across reality, talk, lifestyle, or factual television programming.[1]
The category was first introduced at the 2nd edition of the ceremony in 2010. It serves to honor the personalities who anchor Kenyan television, bridging the gap between production content and the viewing public.
The most recent recipient is Evelyn Wambui for her work on The Unspoken at the 13th edition held in 2024.[2]
To qualify for this award, a host must lead an unscripted or factual television program that was broadcast within the eligibility cycle. The Kalasha Academy evaluates nominees based on their interviewing techniques, on-screen presence and their ability to handle live or complex subjects with poise.
The selection process is governed by a weighted balloting system intended to synthesize professional critique with viewer loyalty. A technical review by the Kalasha Academy, consisting of broadcast veterans and media scholars, accounts for 70% of the final tally. The public decides the remaining 30% through a popular vote on official digital platforms, reflecting the host's influence and connection with the Kenyan audience.[3]