Why Kenya’s film stars are quitting acting

Actors-cum-influencers Manasseh Nyagah and Catherine Kamau at the Lord Cranworth Cup polo tournament held at the Nairobi Polo Clob on July 21, 2024.

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Kenya’s film and television actors are poorly paid. Some say they live from hand to mouth, as producers and production houses walk away with a bigger share of the money flowing through the industry.

Catherine Kamau, popularly known as Kate Actress, recently offered a glimpse into why she had to quit acting for content creation after more than a decade in the industry.