Njoki Muhoho
 | This article appears to have been generated by a large language model (such as ChatGPT) without having been rigorously scrutinized for verifiability, neutrality, original research, and copyright compliance. It may include misleading or inaccurate claims and fake references that sound plausible. The reason given is: Wikipedia:AI noticeboard#User:Lebu Ayiga (August 2026) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) |
| Njoki Muhoho | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| 🏫 Education |
|
| 💼 Occupation |
|
| 📆 Years active | 1996–present |
| 🏢 Organization | MultiChoice Talent Factory |
| Known for |
|
| 🏅 Awards |
|
Njoki Muhoho is a Kenyan film and television producer, screenwriter and management consultant. She is the founder and executive producer of Zebra Productions Kenya Ltd and served as the inaugural Academy Director of the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa. She has also served as a juror for the International Emmy Awards[1] and the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA).[2][3]
Early life and education
Muhoho was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. She studied business at Kenyatta University after initially considering literature as an area of study.[4]
She later worked as a management consultant for several years, including at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), focusing on organizational development.[5][6]
Her entry into the film industry began in 1996 after winning a regional scriptwriting competition organized by M-Net. She subsequently pursued formal training in filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in the early 2000s.[7]
Career
Zebra Productions
Muhoho founded Zebra Productions Kenya in 2004 and through the company, she produced the television drama series Changes, which aired on M-Net and ran for three seasons.[4] In 2013, she produced Mama Duka, a series that followed the life of a shopkeeper in a Nairobi estate. The series won the award for Best Indigenous Film/TV Series (East Africa) at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[8][9]
MultiChoice Talent Factory
In 2018, Muhoho was appointed Academy Director of the East Africa hub of the MultiChoice Talent Factory. In this role, she oversaw the training of emerging filmmakers from across the region, including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia.[10]
Industry involvement
Muhoho has been involved in film and television industry initiatives as a juror and mentor. She has served as a juror for the International Emmy Awards and the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and has also participated in Kenya's Kalasha Awards.[11][2]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2011 | Changes | Executive producer / Writer | 3 seasons; M-Net | [6] |
| 2013–2014 | Mama Duka | Producer / Creator / Writer | [5] | |
| 2022–2024 | Salem | Executive producer | TV series | [12] |
| 2024 | Shanga | Executive producer | TV series | [13] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Format | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ensulo | Executive producer | Feature film | ||
| 2024 | Limo on the Run | Director / Executive producer | Feature film | Documentary | [14] |
| TBA | Looking for Kip | Executive producer | Feature film | In pre-production | [15] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Indigenous TV/Film (East Africa) | Mama Duka | Won | [8][9] |
| 2019 | Kalasha International FilmAwards | Best Feature Film | Ensulo | Nominated | [16] |
| 2019 | Kalasha International FilmAwards | Best Feature Film | Promises | Nominated | [16] |
| 2020 | Women in Film Awards (Kenya) | Most Influential Woman Personality | Won | ||
| 2024 | Kalasha International FilmAwards | Best Documentary Feature | Limo on the Run | Nominated |
References
- ↑ nyfa (2020-12-10). "Q&A With The Academy Director of MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa Academy and NYFA Filmmaking Alum Njoki Muhoho". NYFA. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Njoki Muhoho appointed as head judge". Pulse Nigeria. 2015-10-19. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ wa Gacheru, Margaretta (2025-11-19). "Njoki Muhoho's journey elevating East African TV". Communique. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Rise of Njoki, the filmmaker - Business Daily". www.businessdailyafrica.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Story of First Kenyan to Attend Film School in Hollywood - Kenyans.co.ke". www.kenyans.co.ke. 2022-07-10. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "NJOKI MUHOHO – Founder and Executive Producer of Zebra Productions". AwaaZ Magazine. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Q&A With The Academy Director of MultiChoice Talent Factory East Africa". New York Film Academy. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Television, Channels (2015-03-09). "AMVCA Full List Of Winners". Channels Television. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 ArtMatters.Info (2014-03-13). "Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards 2014 Winners Unveiled". ArtMatters.Info. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "MultiChoice Group". MultiChoice Group. 2018-05-30. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Kanja, Kirsten. "Njoki Muhoho: My passion for film paid off". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2022-03-18). "New Telenovela ‘Salem’ Taps Mumbi Maina, Melvin Alusa and Foi Wambui". Sinema Focus. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Shanga season 2 returns with more intrigue and emotional turmoil". Business Now. 2025-04-22. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ Opondo, Agnes (2024-03-04). "Kenya Film Commission Unveils The 13th Kalasha Awards Nominees". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Toby Fountaine - Writing". www.tobyfountaine.com. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Ntambi, Marc (2019-11-01). "Kalasha Awards 2019 nominees announced in Nairobi | The Africa Channel". Retrieved 2026-03-31.
External links
 |
Wikiquote has quotations related to: Njoki Muhoho |
 |
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Njoki Muhoho. |
This article "Njoki Muhoho" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Njoki Muhoho. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
