Kalasha Award for Best Feature Film
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| Most recent winner | Nawi (2026) |
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The Kalasha Award for Best Feature Film is an annual award presented by the Kenya Film Commission as part of the Kalasha International Film & TV Awards. It is the most prestigious award of the ceremony, recognizing an outstanding fictional or factual film with a running time of 60 minutes or more that demonstrates excellence in storytelling, direction, performance and technical execution.[1]
First awarded at the inaugural ceremony in 2009, the category highlights the pinnacle of achievement in the Kenyan cinematic landscape.
The recent recipient is the film Nawi at the 14th edition, held in 2026.
Criteria
The award is presented to a feature-length film (minimum 60 minutes) that demonstrates exceptional artistic merit and technical proficiency across all aspects of production. Eligible films must be 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%.[2]
Winners
The award ceremony was not held in 2013, 2016, 2023 and 2025. Winners are listed by year of ceremony.
| Year | Film | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | From a Whisper | [3] |
| 2010 | Ndoto za Elibidi | [4] |
| 2011 | The Rugged Priest | [5] |
| 2012 | Nairobi Half Life | [6] |
| 2014 | Strength of a Woman | [7] |
| 2015 | Veve | [8] |
| 2017 | Kati Kati | [9] |
| 2018 | Subira | [10] |
| 2019 | Lost in Time | [11] |
| 2020 | 40 Sticks | [12] |
| 2021 | Just in Time | [13] |
| 2022 | Click Click Bang | [14] |
| 2024 | Mvera | [15] |
| 2026 | Nawi |
Records
As of 2026, no single film has won or been nominated for this award more than once.
References
- ↑ "Kalasha International". KALASHA INTERNATIONAL FILM AND TV MARKET, FESTIVAL & AWARDS. 2023-11-23. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "13th edition of Kalasha International Film and TV Awards public voting". m.startimestv.com. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Kenya TV, film stars eye glory at Kalasha awards". Daily Nation. 2020-06-21. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ LIFESTYLE, CAPITAL (2010-09-28). "Winners at the Kalasha Awards". Capital Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ OJUNGA, MAUREEN (2011-09-27). "Those who bagged Kalashas". Capital Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Lifestyle, Capital (2012-12-10). "KALASHA: The best on Kenya's screen feted". Capital Lifestyle. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Omondi, Vincent (2014-07-28). "Here's The Full List of The Kalasha Awards 2014 Winners". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Munyu, Liatema (2015-11-04). "The Big Winners At Kalasha Awards As Other Big Names Miss Out". Ghafla!. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Kati Kati, Sue and Jonnie top 2017 Kalasha Awards". Daily Nation. 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Wangare, Jackline (2018-11-27). "2018 Kalasha Film and TV Awards: Full list of winners and nominees - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "2019 Kalasha Awards winners receive Ksh.1.7 million cash prize". Citizen Digital. 2019-12-11. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Muendo, Stevens. "It's the year of '40 Sticks' as Kalasha celebrates 10 years". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "List of winners in the 2021 Kalasha Awards (Photos)". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "'NTV' scoops Kalasha Award, as winners set to pocket Sh200,000 each". Daily Nation. 2022-12-06. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Charles Ouda, Sarah Hassan, Anguka win big at Kalasha Awards [Full List]". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
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