M&M

Documentary producer/Sound Editor/Recordist & Video Editor. Enjoys good Films. Loves good conversations. My tweets don't necessarily reflect my life : )

[Channel Africa @channelafrica1]

Kabugu is a self taught filmmaker from Nairobi and the founder of a fast growing film company @ecilafilms which has been in business for a decade.

#OnTheMove #ChannelAfrica @taupalesavoice @BMoshatama

[Shamba Shape Up @shambashapeup]

Remembering Charles Ouda: A brilliant actor, presenter, and writer. Your legacy lives on🕊️ #InMemoryOfCharlesOuda

[Catherine @goddessoftheory]

If you can't make it to the protests today, please amplify these voices online. Kenyan women deserve a life free of violence. #EndFemicideKE #TotalShutDownKE

[The XYZ Show @xyzshow]

@khaembaedward asked for a crowd, they showed up and brought the fun!

Sound is important both in film and theatre production. Sound elements such as audio effects, voiceover, music ambiance and foley sounds are used to enhance the mood, atmosphere and tone of a production. During the Satire for TV and Theatre practical sessions, the participants had an opportunity to work with the talented sound designer, @mercyadundo at our Buni Media Studio.

#BuniMediaTraining #IgniteCultureEA

[The XYZ Show @xyzshow]

The curtains finally close for our Satire For Theatre Training with the talented team from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

During the hybrid training (online and in-person) they learned how to create and perform a puppetry show for theatre in a month-long course. The final performance was amazing and showcased their skills and creativity.
Next week, we will welcome another group of trainees for the Satire for TV Training. We are looking forward to sharing our knowledge and experience with them.

#BuniMediaTraining #IgniteCulture

[gatwiri @gatwiri_c]

I live, work and travel between Nairobi, Kajiado and Meru counties frequently. Here's what stands the most about each county (for me):

Meru: small farms and high unemployment rate.

Farms have become so small, they're not commercially viable. This plus failed rainfall seasons the last couple years, most crops are for subsistence, and some stopped cultivation altogether. Dairy farming is still strong, even in the villages, but there's a real struggle with fodder..

Unemployment is so bad though, I know young people, even my own relatives, wasting away at home. You stop by to greet people and everyone is asking for a job for their child.

It's so painful and heartbreaking seeing a young person waste away, doing nothing at home, and this is for those who haven't joined substance/drug abuse or crime.

Their mothers all over worried, and doing all they can to secure jobs for their children, but efforts not amounting to anything. It is a lie, and avoidance when government tells people to create jobs.

Kajiado: Harsh environment conditions and literal fight to eke a living

Growing up in a relatively green area at a time when rains were consistent, and times were easier, I've never encountered struggle for survival until I lived in rural Kajiado. I will not reveal where exactly but its somewhere close to Taveta and Tanzania border.

Everyday is a struggle to exist, from drought that never seems to end, land that is overgrazed, bare soils with big plumes of dust, emaciated cattle and goats, a people that the government forgot, no public hospital or education services, and those that exist are hundreds of kilometers away...

And every food you put on your table, it is out of your blood, sweat and tears... Despite paying so much in taxes including local County taxes when selling cattle/goats. In fact, the government is fighting you and your way of life. So you are fighting both the government and the environment (and conservation folk), and it feels a losing battle. And like there's no one on your corner, it's a lonely battle.

Saving grace is water, a bit of water, that migrant farmers come to do irrigation with. They leave some money circulating in the local economy, but most profits are exported back.

Nairobi: The city of extremes

Its always so interesting to me how there are places you can live in Nairobi that would shield you from problems in this country, we call it Kenya A. In Kenya A, you've access to hospitals that don't have long patient queues, with modern equipment and highly trained staff. You've access to schools and curriculums of your choice. To efficient and modern transport systems.. You are not fighting the environment, and in fact, all systems are catered to you and your money.

If you have proper money, Nairobi is the best city in the world and Kenya A is so far removed from the realities of the rest of the country. There have been times I've wished for that Kenya A life, but really this shouldn't be the case.. We all deserve equal access and opportunities, whether you are in Kenya A, B, Meru or Kajiado. The inequalities in this country are soul crashing.

[ecilafilms @ecilafilms]

ECILA Films in 60 seconds 📽️🎥 - 2023 Edition
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Thank you to all who have entrusted us with their stories... ‘bows’. To many more! #Stories #Storytelling #Impactstories #Entrepreneurstories

https://t.co/35omgjzrFt

[Sam Gichuru ❤️ @SamGichuru]

I’m very disturbed since witnessing a Kilimani court magistrate issue harsh penalties for petty crimes to young men.

I was tempted to risk contempt of court and address her apparent apathy and lack of interest or compassion in her proceedings.

Let me share some examples.

[ecilafilms @ecilafilms]

This is the story of Kamili Mental Health Organization nurses and how they have been impacted by their founder to meet #mentalhealth patients' needs and create awareness for these needs to family and other community members including you and I.

https://t.co/4cAakosk97

[ecilafilms @ecilafilms]

Ecila Films presents: That Gut Feeling. A YouTube series featuring a Gastroenterologist and a Nutritionist who walk us through the GUT and gives insight on how to keep it healthy. Episode 1 is an overview of the GUT - Gut Health 101. Link 👇
https://t.co/3oWO6WqnRv
#guthealth

[SokoAnalyst @SokoAnalyst]

It’s always been joked about that doing business in Kenya 🇰🇪 is the hardest on the planet. Today I give you reasons why:

Thread 🧵

[What's Eating My Mind @wemm_film]

WE HAVE A RELEASE DATE!!!

On Monday, 23rd January, 'What's Eating My Mind' will be available to watch on @BBCAfrica.

Subscribe to their YouTube channel so you don't miss it: https://t.co/X69nfaiXMe

#BBCAfricaEye #WEMMFilm #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthMatters

[Sarah Mwangi @thesarahmwangi]

My friend @mercyadundo pick your flowers on sound design and great SFX 👏👏👏😍

[Utat @ImbayiK]

Once again all the flowers to the people who worked on Pepeta. I think I have been stressed bec there's no way the tears I cried were just for Dayo. And the sfx effects were so real ngai 🙆‍♀️ our film industry is headed to the top with such production. Vincent Mbaya, I'm a fan.

[Hon Millicent Omanga @MillicentOmanga]

PEPETA hii series ya Kenya ni nare! The best I have enjoyed watching this holiday season. Kama hujawatch manzeh make a point! Utajibamba. #MamaMiradi

[Sarah Mwangi @thesarahmwangi]

Sherehe season is here. Swali ni have you been saving for the sherehe season? What’s your budget like? Postbank always comes through with this and you shouldn’t be left behind #HepaNjaanuaryNaPostBank

[Mutanu Mutisya. @Mollage_]

I will be speaking to the cast, crew and fans of the newly premiered #PepetaShowmax this Thursday on a Twitter Space from 8.00pm EAT. Make sure to catch the 2 episodes by then only on @ShowmaxKenya. Tuonane!

#Showmaxing

[I @W_Asherah]

I watched the FIFA scandal on Netflix and - I'm shook. Not for the reason you think.

Africans asked for 1.5 Million dollars for the vote.

Thai was like - gas deal.

France? France went - billion dollar deals sir. You buy our planes, a football club, invest there and there.

[Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) @Asmali77]

Visiting a 23 year old victim of stroke at a hospital in Nairobi. Dr. Owinjo here tells me that he’s actually very concerned by the rapid increase in the number of young people in their 20s, 30s and even 40s who are becoming victims of stroke and heart related diseases.