Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actress in a Film
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| Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actress in a Film | |
|---|---|
 Most Sarah Hassan | |
| Awarded for | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Film |
| Country | Kenya |
| Presented by | Kenya Film Commission |
| First award | June 2009 |
| Most recent winner | Linah Sande, Mvera (2024) |
| Most awards | Sarah Hassan (2) |
| Most nominations | Sarah Hassan (3) |
| Website | kalashaawards |
The Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actress in a Film is an annual award presented by the Kenya Film Commission as part of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards. It recognizes an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role in a Kenyan film.[1]
First awarded at the inaugural ceremony in 2009, the category is considered one of the most prestigious acting honors in the Kenyan film industry. It highlights excellence in screen performance, character portrayal, and contribution to storytelling within the country's growing cinematic landscape.
The recent recipient is Linah Sande for her performance in Mvera at the 13th edition held in 2024.[2][3]
The award is presented to an actress in a leading role whose performance demonstrates exceptional artistic merit, emotional depth, and contribution to the narrative of a film. Eligible performances must appear in films submitted to the Kenya Film Commission during the awards cycle and meet the official entry requirements.
Nominees and winners are selected by the Kalasha Academy, a panel of industry professionals including directors, producers, actors, and technical experts. In general categories, the outcome is determined through a hybrid voting system, where the academy contributes 70% of the vote and the public accounts for 30%.[4][5]