The Kalasha international Tv and film awards 2020 finally went down on Saturday evening.

This year's ceremony was however different, the nominees did not physically attend the ceremony, they had to follow it virtually and live from local Tv stations KTN and KBC, because of the covid-19 restrictions. Only few invited guests attended the main event held at the Sarit centre Nairobi.

In Mombasa the nominees and other stakeholders gathered at the Pride Inn hotel Shanzu for a dinner and to follow the proceedings courtesy of the department of Trade, tourism and investment under the Mombasa county government.

Among those present was Mombasa County Tourism CEC Fawz Rashid and the Chief officer department of youth, gender and sports Innocent Mugabe. Mombasa county assembly youth representatives Moses Aran 'Civilizer' was also present.

In his speech Fawz Rashid said the county government will continue working closely with the stakeholders to improve the industry and support local talents. 

"It is a great honor to be part an industry that has created job opportunities for many artistes and given them a platform to not only showcase their talents and abilities but to also ensuring that their work is recognized and appreciated worldwide." said Fawz.

Adding "It is through the creative industry that we are able to promote and market Tourism both locally and internationally. Through you, we have been able to put Kenya on the global map as a destination with a rich heritage, diverse cultures and cuisine, a business and investment hub as well as a tourism destination for leisure and exploration."

On his part Mugabe revealed that the county government is in the process of formulating the film production and promotion policy and the film production and promotion bill which will all be ready in after six moths.

"As a county government we are committed in ensuring that we promote our local industry and talents and these two will go along way in ensuring that we achieve that " said Mugabe.

The audience burst into a celebratory mood after Leon Ongaya who plays Mbura in Pete was announced as the winner of the best lead actor tv drama award. Yasmin Said (Maria) of Citizen TV was feted as the best lead actress in a TV Drama.

"I would like to thank God, my family, fans and all of you colleagues for your support. This is not just my win but a win for all for us, lets continue working together and supporting each other " said Ongaya in his acceptance speech.

Award winning cinematographer Daudi Anguka also got the opportunity to celebrate his birthday with colleagues during the event.

Below is a full list of the winners

Best TV Drama: Maria (Citizen TV) – Rashid Abdalla.

Best TV Documentary: Road to Trauma – Sam Munia

Best Student Feature Film: The Case- Eastmond Mwenda

Best Performance in a TV Comedy: Mukami Njiru (Mrs Wang’ombe) – Varshita

Best Feature Film: 40 Sticks

Best Host in a TV Show: Nick Ndeda – The Great Kenyan Bake Off

Best Lead Actor in a Film: Gitaru Kamau -Family meeting

Lead Actress in a Film: Ella Maina – Sincerely Daisy

Best Supporting Actor in a Film: Cajetan Boy – 40 Sticks

Best Director: Victor Gatonye

Best Original Score: Sticks- Lucas Bikedo

Best Feature Film: Sticks- Sarah Hassan

Best Production Design: Siteiya Warui – 40 Sticks

Best Editor: Edwin Nyongesa – 40 Sticks

Best Sound Designer: Lucas Bikedo – 40 Sticks

Best Lighting Technician: Walter Odhiambo – 40 Sticks

Best Director of Photography: Jim Bishop – Nambwa FM

Best TV Advertisement: Dr Pamoja- Darren Collins

Best TV Comedy: Varshita (Maisha Magic East) -Lucy Mwangi Nyanya Rukia (Maisha Magic East) Daudi Anguka

Best Student Documentary: Mombasa – Riccardo Waruinge & Wali Shiekh

Best special effects: 40 Sticks – Grace Murema

Best Children Production: Ndembwa – Michael Mutahi

Best Animation Production: The Legend of Lwanda Magere

Lifetime Achievement: David Campbell

Kituo Halisi: Citizen TV