A foundational project in my career, Too Early for Birds is a landmark Kenyan historical stage play that achieved massive commercial and critical success. My role evolved from launching the digital marketing strategy to serving as a writer, researcher, editor, and cast member, demonstrating end-to-end involvement in a cultural phenomenon that reached over 15,000 people.
Key Achievements & Roles :
Creative Progression: Began as a Social Media Admin and Marketing Strategist before transitioning into a core creative role as a Researcher and Writer for the Tom Mboya Edition.
Commercial Success (2019): Contributed to the strategic marketing campaign that resulted in 13 sold-out reruns of the production.
Creative Leadership (2024-2025): For the highly anticipated 2024-2025 return (22 shows total), I was elevated to the Project's Editor (responsible for final script cohesion) and also joined the Cast as a performer.
Cultural Impact: Co-wrote a historical stage play that has been seen by over 15,000 people and received 17 nominations at the Kenya Theatre Awards, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of modern Kenyan theatre.
Served as Head Writer and actor for this critically acclaimed Showmax series. I developed the pitch, managed the writers' room, and guided the narrative from concept to screen, leading to a prestigious win at the AFRICA Movie Magic Awards.
Key Achievements & Roles :
Writers' Room Leadership: Successfully led the writers' room, establishing the show's tone, pacing, and character arcs for the entire series run.
Award Recognition: Contributed to the series winning Best Scriptwriting at the AFRICA Movie Magic Awards (2025), where it was also nominated alongside Tuki.
Creative Execution: Managed the complex narrative, ensuring consistent, high-quality script delivery under tight production deadlines.
A strategic content initiative for Girl Effect, where I was the Head Writer for the video series and the Host of the accompanying podcast. This project utilized cross-platform narrative content to drive critical youth engagement and advocacy on sensitive social and health issues.
Key Achievements & Roles :
Cross-Platform Strategy: Developed and executed narratives for two distinct media formats (short-form video series and long-form podcast) to maximize reach among the target youth demographic.
Social Impact Focus: Wrote content specifically designed to facilitate conversations around gender, sexual and reproductive health, and social equity.
Audience Engagement: As the podcast host, I served as the key voice and trusted moderator, building rapport and driving dialogue on critical advocacy topics.
A successful case study in AI-driven brand strategy and creative execution. I served as Brand Strategist, utilizing advanced AI tools (Midjourney, Runway) to deliver a complete digital transformation for the client, minimizing production time and maximizing creative output.
Key Achievements & Roles:
Full-Stack AI Production: Strategized and executed the creation of essential brand assets entirely with AI, including the advertisement script and video concepts, logo design, and website/social media visuals.
Digital Strategy: Redefined the brand's digital presence, resulting in a cohesive, modern aesthetic that leveraged current technology trends for immediate market impact.
Innovative Content: Demonstrated expertise in using emerging creative tech to solve real-world branding challenges efficiently and cost-effectively.
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