This archive report was first published on 2 November 2019.
Actress Catherine Kamau has taken to social media to express her discontent with the Kenya Film Commission's 9th edition of the Kalasha Awards, citing the requirement for voters to download the StarTimes ON App to cast their ballots.
According to Kamau, the move appears to be taking advantage of actors who are expected to act as influencers for the StarTimes ON App.
“Wait! So Kenyans MUST download this app to vote??? @kenyafilmcomm,” Kamau asked in a tweet.
Her tweet sparked a response from @QueenGathoni, who stated, “First of all, the film awards we have in this country have never been for the artist. We are basically sold to the highest bidder! It’s about who has the money and nothing else!”
Responding to @QueenGathoni, Kamau said, “This is taking it a bit too far, so basically we are @StarTimesKenya app influencers??? Nijikute!!”
Published on November 2, 2019, Kamau's tweet highlights the controversy surrounding the Kalasha Awards and the partnership between the Kenya Film Commission and StarTimes Kenya.
