We are committed to mainstreaming film and art into the national development narrative,” said Mr Mutua. The inaugural Sinema Mashinani movie was shot in Isiolo after which the production team moves to Kisumu, Machakos and Kiambu. “We will be involving locals in the scripting, shooting and acting,” said Mr Mutua during the launch of the programme. The film was scripted by seasoned dramatists Joseph Mucheru and translated into Borana by Liban Liban. The cast includes Aisha Hussein (Gumato), Liban Liban (Wario), Omar Godana Dida (Baba Wario), Halkano Roba (Umuro), and Halima Bocha (Qabal.

Source: Daily Nation September 12, 2017 10:52 UTC