Friday May 28 2021
Cast and Crew of Martin Kigondu’s short film, ‘Sand Castles’ in Karen, Nairobi in 2019. PHOTO | POOL
By MARGARETTA WA GACHERU
Summary
Ever since 2014 when the Kenya government ruled that the local broadcasters had to screen at least 60 percent local materials for their programming, the country has witnessed a flood of fascinating films and sit-coms.
Among those who have combined all three – scriptwriting, producing and directing short films is Martin Kigondu.
Ever since 2014 when the Kenya government ruled that the local broadcasters had to screen at least 60 percent local materials for their programming, the country has witnessed a flood of fascinating films and sit-coms all produced, directed and scripted by Kenyans themselves.