Shiksha Arora was crowned Positive Impact Content Creator of the Year at the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards 2026 ceremony held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in a moment that felt as electric as it was emotional.
The announcement, presented by President William Ruto, sent a ripple of excitement through the room, with applause and celebratory screams erupting as her name was called.
Walking to the podium visibly overwhelmed, Arora delivered a heartfelt speech that captured the essence of her work and the community behind it.
“Wow, am so shaking….. this is an absolute honour. This award may carry my name but it really belongs to everyone whose stories we’ve been telling, the lives that we’ve touched together with Kameivanakenya… I have learnt that real impact isn’t about going viral, its about creating something meaningful…. My content is about telling the stories of real life people, Kenyans with real problems and in turn we transform their lives. To everyone who has supported this movement online, offline, thank you so very much. Am only up here because of you,” Shiksha said.
Shiksha Arora wins the Positive Impact Content Creator of the Year award at the Kalasha International Film and TV Awards; pledges to donate KSh 200,000 from her prize to a person in need. pic.twitter.com/aqaORW53Nd
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“And also I have heard we are going home with some money. Also today I pledge to be giving away 200,000 of what I’ll be winning to someone who needs it and I’ll be changing their life. Thank you so very much,” she added.
Her words, raw and unfiltered, drew sustained applause from the audience, particularly her spontaneous pledge to donate Sh200,000 from her winnings, reinforcing the impact-driven ethos that earned her the award.
The Kalasha Awards, organised by the Kenya Film Commission, remain the country’s most prestigious celebration of film and television excellence.
The 2026 edition brought together Kenya’s biggest names in film, television, and digital content, spotlighting both established creatives and emerging voices shaping the industry’s future.
Among the standout winners of the night was Lenana Kariba, who won Best Supporting Actor in a TV Drama for Kash Money, further cementing his place as one of Kenya’s most compelling screen talents.
In film, Michelle Lemuya won Best Lead Actress for Nawi, while Juma Mdoe secured Best Lead Actor for Sukari. The film Sukari also earned Omar Hamza Best Director, underscoring its strong creative direction.
Other major wins included Nawi taking Best Feature Film and Kash Money named Best TV Drama, highlighting the depth and diversity of Kenyan storytelling across both film and television.