Jul 22, 2019 kenya film commission ceo timothy owase added. View peter muties profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Kenya film commission ceo timothy owase had earlier said the awards seek to advance the art and business of film making, especially through capacity building. Mr eric mwangi kfcs internal audit manager had been acting as the chief executive officer since august last year following the expiry of the mr peter muties threeyear. Kenya film commission is rolling out resources centres across. Ceo, kenya film commission notes that, as a commission, we are glad to support this initiative because it offers an opportunity for kenya to showcase its scenic locations to filmmakers from various countries around the world and reaffirm herself as the preferred film destination. The kenya film commission kfc is rolling out fully equipped film resources centres across all the counties to facilitate film production. The kenya film classification board abbreviated as kfcb is a state corporation that operates under the government of kenya whose mandate is to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of films by rating them. Multichoice talent factory and kenya film commission kfc has trained over 200 filmmakers in sound over twodays at a training facilitated by dolby laboratories inc. The kenya film commission kfc is a state corporation under the ministry of ict. The kfc website has already been updated to reflect this new development. Lesbian film ban ridiculous says kenya film commission. Usiuafrica signs mou with kenya film commission to boost.
He is currently the chief executive officer at the commission. Stateowned kenya film commission kfc inks agreement deal with chinese paytv company startimes to boost the local film industry. Timothy odhiambo owase chief executive officer kenya film. Timothy owase ceo kenya film commission noted that, as a commission, we welcome such investments by private sector into the industry. The kenya film classification board kfcb is a state corporation established under the films and stage plays act cap 222 of the laws of kenya to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of film and broadcast content with the aim of promoting our culture, national values and aspirations as well as protecting. Kenyas number one website that delivers realtime news across the globe. Provide leadership in the marketing function of the commission. Kenya film commission inks partnership with startimes for the. Kenya film commission ceo, timothy owase and usiuafrica vice chancellor, prof. If you go to a location with certain expectations, you must achieve them 100%. Mandating that the public also has a role to develop, promote and market the film industry. Kenya film agency set to hire new ceo business daily. A chartered marketer and a communications specialist with experience spanning over a decade. Kfcceo20 reporting to the board of directors, the chief executive officer will provide leadership to the management team, ensure the development of a robust local film industry and promote kenya.
Klrc has an additional mandate of preparing new legislation to give effect to the constitution. Chief executive officer ceo at kenya film commission. Kenya film commission kfc chief executive officer ceo lizzie chongoti told xinhua in nairobi that the draft policy will soon be presented to cabinet for approval. Acting kenya film commision kfc ceo, carol njoroge, has been ousted and replaced with timothy owase, also in an acting capacity. Kenya film commission jobs in kenya may 2020 myjobmag. In a congratulatory message via twitter, kenya film classification board ceo ezekiel mutua said, may this deserved confirmation be the beginning of greater collaboration between the commission. Kenya film commission appoints timothy owase as ceo. Following kenya film commissions forging a partnership with star times, the chinese electronics and media company last month, the commission just. To fulfill the aforementioned mandate, kfc has an exciting career opportunity for the positions of chief executive officer ceo and legal services managercompany.
By timothy owase chief executive officer at kenya film commission i wake up at 5 am every day. Kbc, kfc sign agreement of implementation of studio. May 22, 2018 the kenya film commission kfc is a state corporation mandated under legal notice no. Timothy owase left, ceo of the kenya film commission and hanson wang right, acting ceo of startimes kenya, shake hands as they display the signed memorandum of understanding in nairobi, kenya. The kenya film classification board kfcb is a state corporation established under the films and stage plays act cap 222 of the laws of kenya to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of film and broadcast content with the aim of promoting our culture, national values and aspirations as well as protecting children against exposure to harmful content. Things to know about timothy owase, ceo kenya film commission. Chief executive officer kenya film commission, jumuia place, second floor, lenana road, p. Timothy is the festival and fundsskills development manager at the commission. Kfcceo42017 kenya film commission seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the ceo. Head of film board accused of overstepping ezekiel mutua is the head of kenyas film board. The kenya film commission currently falls in the ministry of ict, innovation and youth affairs following an executive order that transferred the film commission and the kenya film classification board kfcb from the ministry of sports, culture and the arts in 2018. Join our ceo mr timothy owase this thursday 14 may 2020 as he speaks to filmmakers on the sports and arts fund that was launched earlier today. Timothy owase left, ceo of the kenya film commission and hanson wang right, acting ceo of startimes kenya, shake hands as they. The forum gathered ministry of education officials, tsc officials, christian union patrons, chaplains and other nonteaching associates from across kiambu county.
Kenya film commission, jumuia place, second floor, lenana road, p. Nairobi xinhua kenya plans to put in place a film policy by the end of august 2015, the countrys film agency said on thursday. Kenya film commission ceo timothy owase the standard. Oct 25, 2019 earlier today, the kenya film commission unveiled their partnership with chinese electronics and media company, startimes. Kenya film commission sets aside sh25m to finance startups. Reporting to the board of directors, the ceo will provide strategic leadership by working with the board and management team, to ensure the development of a robust local film industry and promote kenya as the preferred destination. Startimes signs strategic partnership with kenya film commission by edith mutethya in nairobi, kenya. Dec 18, 2019 speech by ceo of kenya film commission at the kalasha awards 2019 gala. Voting app for kalasha film and tv awards raise queries. Psckenya dr slyvester explains that the commission needs the media to get feedback on service delivery and to articulate the issues that the public is facing. Its mandate allows it to regulate and supervise sacco societies, licence sacco societies, levy contributions in accordance with the sacco societies act of 2008. Kenya film commission, seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the chief executive officer. The partnership was revealed ahead of the kalasha international film awards, where leveraging on technology during the public screening and voting for the shortlisted films, will be through the development of an app.
The kenya film commission kfc board is on a hunt for a new chief executive officer. Sometimes i go to the gym, but most times i run for an hour. The app, will contain information regarding the nominees of the kalasha festival, across twenty two separate categories. Eric mwangi who is the internal audit manager is now the acting ceo for the commission until new ceo is found. Nadia, who was selected by a bollywood company, raj kumar, for an upcoming. This will boost the audiovisual industry in the country, empower filmmakers and make filmmaking a rewarding venture. Kenya film commission chief executive officer job vacancy. Kenya film commission has today signed a memorandum of understanding with digital television company startimes kenya forging a strategic partnership ahead of the 9 th edition of the kalasha international film and tv awards an annual event by the commission that celebrates exceptional talent in film and tv the commission has identified startimes on, an online mobile. Kenya film commission names timothy owase its ceo daily nation. Kfcsict2018 kenya film commission kfc is a state corporation mandated to facilitate the development of a vibrant film and television industry in kenya and to market the countrys filming potential locally and internationally. Human resource officeri at kenya film commission january. Aug 20, 20 kenya film commission kfc board is seeking to competitively recruit a new ceo after the expiry peter muties three years contract at the end of august. Kenya film commission ceo timothy owase had earlier said the awards seek to advance the art and business of filmmaking, especially through capacity building. The funding challenge faced by many budding filmmakers in the country is set to ease after the kenya film commission kfc set aside sh25 million to support startups.
Kenya film commission, a state corporation under the ministry of information and communications, mandated to facilitate the development of a vibrant film industry in kenya and to market the countrys filming locations locally and internationally, with its offices in nairobi, seeks to recruit dynamic, visionary and innovative persons to fill the following 2 positions. Chief executive officer ceo at kenya film commission job ref no. The chairman of the kenya film commission board, dr chris foot also announced the new ceo of the commission. Usiuafrica signs mou with kenya film commission to boost film studies mar, 2020 kenya film commission ceo, timothy owase and usiuafrica vice chancellor, prof. Senior ict officer job at kenya film commission job ref. Actress nadia queen, real name nadia abdi, is expected to have her grand wedding ceremony on friday at the panari hotel. Mar 19, 2020 kenya film commission ceo, timothy owase and usiuafrica vice chancellor, prof. The mou initiates a strategic partnership with the institution on promotion of excellence in training in film production and. Kfc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. The board was founded in 1963 with the commencement of the laws outlined in the films and stage plays act of 1962 section 11 and has since.
Kenyas state corporation inks partnership deal with. Kenya growing as a movie production destination kenya film. Timothy owase left, ceo of the kenya film commission and hanson wang right, acting ceo of startimes kenya, shake hands as they display the signed memorandum of. The kenya film commission, was clear about its mission to develop a vibrant local film and tv industry and market. Kenya film commission inks partnership with startimes for. The kenya broadcasting corporation kbc and the kenya film commission kfc have signed an agreement on the implementation of the studio mashinani project, which seeks to. Kenya film commission seeks to recruit a dynamic, visionary and innovative person to fill the position of the ceo. The kenya film commission kfc is a state corporation under the ministry of ict, innovation and youth affairs mandated under. Welcome to kenya copyright board kenya copyright board. Kenya film commission senior ict officer jobs career.
Speech by ceo of kenya film commission at the kalasha awards 2019 gala. Why kenyas film business is still going south daily nation. Apr 27, 2018 kenyas national gay and lesbian human rights commission pointed out that the film boards ceo, ezekiel mutua, praised rafiki earlier this month to local radio station hot 96 fm, calling it. The president of the republic of kenya on 14 th january 2020 directed the ministry of information communications and technology ict to work with all the industry stakeholders with the aim streamlining and solving the legacy challenges in the music industry through the use of ict by. Kenya growing as a movie production destination kenya. Kenya film classification board kfcb chief executive officer dr. Aug 21, 20 the kenya film commission kfc board is on a hunt for a new chief executive officer. Dolby creates audio, visual, voice technologies for cinemas, home theatres, computers, mobile devices and games. The president of the republic of kenya on 14 th january 2020 directed the ministry of information communications and technology ict to work with all the industry stakeholders with the aim streamlining and solving the legacy challenges in the music industry through the use of ict by creating a national. Reporting to the board of directors, the ceo will provi. Filmmaker shirleen wangari said the government and film producers should come up. Mr owases appointment was confirmed on friday by information, communication and technology.
The kenya film commission kfc is a state corporation under the ministry of ict, innovation and youth affairs mandated under legal notice no. The sacco societies regulatory authority sasra is the regulatory body charged with regulating deposit. Ezekiel mutua joined kenya students christian fellowship kscf for the annual associates workshop at alliance girls high school on saturday 8 th june 2019. The stars lola okulo recently interviewed kenya film commission ceo lizzie chongoti on the role of kfc in addressing these challenges and promoting the local film industry. Mar 17, 2018 kenya film classification board ceo ezekiel mutua said if the industry players come together there can be growth. Startimes signs strategic partnership with kenya film. Kenya film commission kfc board is seeking to competitively recruit a new ceo after the expiry peter muties three years contract at the end of august. Women, youth and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Speech by timothy owase ceo, kenya film commission. The kenya film classification board was established by the films and stage plays act of 1962 which came into force in 1963, mainly to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of films by examining them for content, imposing age restrictions and giving consumer advice about various films. The kenya film commission kfc has appointed timothy odhiambo owase as its chief executive officer.
Startimes kenya, a chinese digital television company, on wednesday signed a strategic partnership with the kenya film commission ahead of the ninth kalasha international film and tv awards, an annual event that celebrates exceptional talent in film and tv. Nov 01, 2019 following kenya film commissions forging a partnership with star times, the chinese electronics and media company last month, the commission just unveiled the 2019 nominees for the kalasha tv and. Oct 31, 2019 the kenya broadcasting corporation kbc and the kenya film commission kfc have signed an agreement on the implementation of the studio mashinani project, which seeks to help the youth realize. Experienced chief executive officer with a demonstrated history of working in the public sector in treasury, economic development and public entities. Oct 23, 2019 speaking during the mou signing ceremony, mr. The mou initiates a strategic partnership with the institution on. This is after peter muties threeyear contract expired at the end of august.
In a film stakeholders forum in embu on tuesday, the kfc chief executive officer, timothy owase said the purpose of rolling out the resources centres is to facilitate graduates from various film schools to access equipment for film production. Managing, allocating and supervising responsibilities and. Kenya film commission hr officer jobs 2018 career point. Startimes and kenya film commission break ground on new. Mr timothy owase ceo, kenya film commission shares his insight on impact of covid 19 on the kenyan film industry and immediate remedies. Ms liz chongoti, who once served in kfc as head of programs. Carol njoroge ousted as kenya film commission ceo hapakenya. The ceo of stateowned kenya film commission kfc, timothy owase, stated that under the agreement startimes on, an online mobile application will be the dedicated platform where the shortlisted films for the ninth edition of kalasha international film and tv. The first thing i do is pray and then read one verse from the bible.
Kbc, kfc sign agreement of implementation of studio mashinani. The commission identified startimes on, an online mobile application, as a strategic. The kenya film commission kfc is a state corporation mandated under legal notice no. Usiuafrica signs mou with kenya film commission to boost film. Multichoice talent factory and kenya film commission host. Kenya film classification board ceo ezekiel mutua said if the industry players come together there can be growth. Kenya film commission names timothy owase its ceo daily. Ezekiel mutua, mbs joins kenya students christian fellowship for the annual associates workshop 2019 kenya film classification board kfcb chief executive officer dr. Speech by timothy owase ceo, kenya film commission youtube. Startimes signs strategic partnership with kenya film commission. To the chief executive officer a member of the senior management team of the kenya film commission and deputy to the ceo. Kenya film commission is rolling out resources centres. The top headlines covers politics, citizen journalism, culture, business, sports and.