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Originally published by Nation Newstop
May 9, 2026
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‘Michael’ boom as Kenya’s film industry seeks boost

Comparing Michael Jackson's box office triumph with Kalasha ambitions...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's film industry is seeking a significant boost following the massive success of the Hollywood biopic 'Michael,' which grossed $425 million in its first ten days.
- The film 'Michael' has already earned Sh55,000,000,000 (billion) globally, highlighting the potential of film as a cultural earner.
- At the closing of the Kalasha Film Festival, President William Ruto pledged financial support for Kenyan films, including Sh10 million for scripts on specific government programs.
- Veteran thespian John Karanja, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, passionately appealed for a Sh1 billion investment into the industry.
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