Kalasha Award for Best TV Comedy
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| Kalasha Award for Best TV Comedy | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best comedy series demonstrating strong humour, acting, writing, and production |
| Country | Kenya |
| Presented by | Kenya Film Commission |
| First award | June 2009 |
| Most recent winner | Kam U Stay (2024) |
| Most awards | Varshita! (2) |
| Most nominations | Varshita! (4) |
| Website | kalashaawards |
The Kalasha Award for Best TV Comedy is an annual television award presented by the Kenya Film Commission as part of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards. It honors the producers and creative teams of a scripted comedy series that has demonstrated exceptional wit, comedic performance and creative writing.[1]
Establishing itself as a staple of the ceremony since the inaugural 2009 edition, the category celebrates the vibrant culture of Kenyan humor, ranging from satire to situational comedies.
The most recent winner of the award is the series Kam U Stay, which took home the trophy at the 13th edition, held in 2024.[2]
Finalists in this category are determined through a comprehensive review by the Kalasha Academy, an assembly of seasoned television producers, writers and cultural critics. The academy analyzes the nominated series for the quality of their comedic timing, script originality and character development. The ultimate recipient is selected via a multi-tiered balloting system: the academy's technical evaluation constitutes 70% of the result, while the remaining 30% is decided by the viewers through public voting. This balanced approach ensures that the winning series reflects both professional excellence and broad popularity among the Kenyan audience.[3]