The Kenya Film Commission Mandate

The Kenya Film Commission Order, 2005 which established the Commission gives it the responsibility of:
  • Advising the government and all relevant stakeholders on matter pertaining to development, co-ordination, regulation of the film industry in Kenya;
  • Facilitating the provision of content development, funding and investment for film projects;
  • Undertaking comprehensive and continuous assessment and resolution of the needs and problems of the film industry;
  • Assisting in the marketing, distribution, exhibition and dissemination of Kenyan films;
  • Encouraging, whether by the provision of financial assistance or otherwise, the proper keeping of Film Archives in Kenya;
  • Encouraging investment in the development of film industry infrastructure;
  • Identifying critical training needs of the film industry for enhancing the capacity of industry practitioners at entry and advanced levels
  • Maintaining a database of equipment, personnel and production facilities available locally.
In a nutshell, the mandate of the Commission is to make Kenya a Centre of Excellence in Film Production. This includes helping to create the enabling environment for the development of a vibrant local industry as well as marketing Kenya as a leading destination for foreign film makers.