Nyokabi Macharia

In the remote Turkana region of Kenya, 13-year-old Nawi's aspirations of higher education are shattered when her father plans to marry her off to a stranger to ensure the family a substantial amount of livestock.

A looming election causes a rift between Wendo and Mugeni, a young couple from embattled tribes who are plunged into a chaotic fight for their love.

Kienyeji tells the story of two university students, Cynthia and Charlie, from conflicting Kenyan communities who fall in love and plan to marry despite their families' opposition. The narrative explores tribalism and cultural differences as their attempts to unite face challenges, including a failed ruracio due to unpaid dowry, food poisoning at a second attempt, and ultimately, divorce pressured by Charlie's father. Amid exams, financial struggles, and personal setbacks, their journey unfolds with Ohangla and Mugithi music, raising questions about love and tradition. Will love triumph, or will societal pressures prevail?

Twende is a pangolin, which is the slowest-moving animal in the Savannah. His belief that 'life is about the journey, not the destination' is at odds with his job as a boda boda driver in the busy, fictional African city of Milima.