Four original production films will be hitting the airwaves soon.

They include Kenya’s first Christmas feature film, a crime drama series set in Kibera, a high-stakes political thriller series set in a fictional county and a thriller series starring Serah Ndanu and Blessing Lung'aho.

'Igiza' is a 13-part thriller series that follows twin sisters, Linda and Nicole, at war after a betrayal that changes their lives forever.

Years later, one of the sisters breaks out of prison and takes over the seemingly wonderful life of her identical twin, with disastrous consequences.

'Pepeta', slated to begin production in April, is a crime drama series that captures the dreams and realities of the youth in Kibera, known for churning out top football players in the country.

It follows three intertwining stories of Junior, a 17-year-old talented footballer torn between the thrills of crime and the promises of soccer; Musa, an unforgiving cop with a personal vendetta, determined to rid the streets of criminals; and Biki, an ambitious football coach determined to get Junior and his friends scouted before the barrel of the gun cuts short their dreams.

County 49 is the political intrigue of the fictional Bwatele County, Kenya’s 49th county and the nation’s breadbasket, whose citizens are suffering from the high cost of living and scarce resources, despite the county’s wealth in resources.

'County 49' is being produced by Kibanda Pictures, made up of 'Supa Modo' and 'Crime and Justice' director Likarion Wainaina.

Kenya’s first Christmas feature film will be produced by Reuben Odanga, the award-winning filmmaker behind the popular Swahili telenovela 'Selina' and 'Nafsi', the 2021 romantic drama.

This follows the release of Kenya’s first Showmax Original, 'Crime and Justice', now in its second season, Kenya’s first Showmax Original film 'Baba Twins', and the drama series 'Single Kiasi'.

Speaking about the upcoming Originals slate in Kenya, MultiChoice regional channel director Timothy Okwaro said:

"This is to enable us expand our genre offering to ensure our viewers get to see the very best of Kenyan stories told in different facets of life, from thrillers to crime dramas to political thrillers.

"Showmax is keen to focus on working with local producers, both established and upcoming, to ensure we give our viewers what they want."

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