Kalasha Award for Best TV Drama
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| Kalasha Award for Best TV Drama | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Outstanding scripted television series demonstrating excellence in story, acting, and production quality |
| Country | Kenya |
| Presented by | Kenya Film Commission |
| First award | June 2009 |
| Most recent winner | Pepeta (2024) |
| Most awards | Selina (2) |
| Most nominations | Pete (4) |
| Website | kalashaawards |
The Kalasha Award for Best TV Drama is an annual television award presented by the Kenya Film Commission as part of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards. It is awarded to the creators and producers of an outstanding scripted television series that has excelled in narrative storytelling, performance and overall production value.[1]
Introduced at the very first Kalasha Awards ceremony in 2009, the category is considered the top prize for Kenyan television programming.
The most recent recipient of the award is the series Pepeta, which won at the 13th edition held in 2024.[2]
To be considered for this category, a television production must be a scripted drama series broadcast within the specified eligibility period. The series is evaluated on the cohesion of its plot, the strength of its character, the caliber of its acting and the technical quality of its cinematography and editing.
The evaluation process is overseen by the Kalasha Academy, a vetted committee of film and television veterans. After the academy selects the official nominees, the winner is chosen through a combined voting structure. Rather than relying solely on a closed jury, the outcome is heavily influenced by a 70% academy vote, blended with a 30% public vote.[3]