Kalasha Kituo Halisi Award
Award presented annually by the Kenya Film Commission
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The Kituo Halisi Award is an annual special award presented by the Kenya Film Commission as part of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards. It recognizes a film, television production, or broadcasting station that authentically showcases Kenyan culture, heritage, identity and storytelling traditions.[1][failed verification]
| Kituo Halisi Award | |
|---|---|
 Fisrt recipient at the 2nd Kalasha Awards | |
| Awarded for | Authentically showcasing Kenyan culture, heritage, identity, and storytelling traditions |
| Country | Kenya |
| Presented by | Kenya Film Commission |
| First award | September 2010 |
| Most recent winner | Inooro TV (2024) |
| Most awards | K24, KBC, Citizen TV, KUTV (2 each) |
| Website | kalashaawards |
While the category description encompasses productions, it has historically been awarded to Kenyan television stations and broadcasters that consistently promote and air authentic local content. It was first awarded at the 2nd edition of the ceremony in 2010.
The recent recipient is Inooro TV at the 13th edition held in 2024.[2]
Criteria
The award is presented to entities or productions that champion the authentic representation of the Kenyan narrative. Eligible nominees must demonstrate a commitment to broadcasting or producing content that reflects the nation's cultural heritage and identity.[citation needed]
Nominees and winners are traditionally selected by the Kalasha Academy, a panel of industry professionals. Special awards like Kituo Halisi often rely heavily on the academy's assessment of long-term contribution and cultural impact, alongside the standard hybrid voting system used in other categories.[3][failed verification]
Winners
The award was not presented or the ceremony was not held in 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2023 and 2025. Winners are listed by year of ceremony.