Welcome Note
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS) is a German Political Foundation working in Kenya since 1974 to promote and consolidate the tenets of democracy. The process demands that the citizens of Kenya, the civil society, political parties and other stakeholders are all involved in the process of building democracy.
With a focus on political education in Germany and with projects in over 120 countries, KAS Kenya in partnership with Good karma fiction produced a film titled Chaguo – Love*Deceit*Politics. The overall objective of the film is to edutain the Kenyan youth and society in general on the importance of participating in politics and more so elections.
It is our hope that the film will provoke some positive thoughts and attitude change towards participating in political processes. Elections are regarded as the ultimate democratic exercise, the youth being the majority making about 75% of the population in Kenya, their vote would ultimately contribute to the desired political change.
We hope you enjoy the film and may it inspire you to participate in the democratic transformation of your nation.
Dr. Annette Schwandner
Country Director Kenya
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung e. V.
CHAGUO
Make Your Choice
Love . Deceit . Politics
Feature Film, 100 Minutes
Writers
Kimani Waweru
Veronica Mbaya
Vincent Mbaya
Ravi Karmalker
Directed by
Vincent Mbaya
Ravi Karmalker
Initiated by:
KONRAD ADENAUER FOUNDATION, KENYA,
Dr. Annette Schwandner
Produced by:
GOOD KARMA FICTION AFRICA LTD,
Ravi Karmalker
LOGLINE
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.
SYNOPSIS
Wendo Juma and Mugeni Magero, a young engaged couple, are our modern day African Juliet and Romeo. They come from two different tribes. The two major tribes of our unnamed African country who have been switching power between them since independence.
Mugeni comes from a wealthy family with a ruthless political legacy. Due to past misdeeds by his family because of politics, Mugeni has tried to distance himself from politics as much as he
can.
Wendo is an apolitical PR manager who works for Mathew Kowa, a young political activist who refuses to fuel his campaign with tribalistic aspects and strongly believes in a change in the political status quo. Wendo joined Kowa’s campaign as a regular job but then his message manages to come through and she starts to believe in his cause.
Through clever PR strategies, Wendo manages to make the new aspirant Kowa more and more popular with voters and a threat to the incumbent MP Njama Magero. Njama, who actually thought his election victory was already secure, starts putting pressure on Wendo to turn her back on Kowa. When Wendo refuses, Njama blackmails his nephew Mugeni, which in turn puts a strain on Wendo and Mugeni’s relationship and the two lovers suddenly find themselves opposing each other on different sides of the political spectrum. Will Wendo and Mugeni find each other again in the course of the increasingly heated and dirty election campaign?
CREATOR’S NOTE:
MODERN AFRICA, STRONG MAIN CHARACTERS, GRIPPING DRAMATURGY
Narratives on young Africans that reach outside of the continent are usually about war, hardship and poverty.
Our story shows another face of young Africans who exist in our modern technological world with access to everything a young adult in the western world has access to.
Their lives are complex and rich and their problems are unique to their society. Their lived lives have just as much right to contribute to the tapestry of human existence as any other found outside Africa.
This approach is bundled in the two sympathetic main characters Wendo & Mugeni. They stand for young Africans who – with their visionary, self-confident and politically emancipated way of life – automatically come into conflict with religious, family and tribal traditions.
Wendo and Mugeni will have to fight for their way of life, their political independence and last but not least, for their love.
Will this great couple succeed or fail? … Posed right at the beginning, this question creates a maelstrom that keeps the audience gripped until the surprising end.
Vincent Mbaya | Kimani Waweru | Veronica M’baya
Ravi Karmalker
TECHNICAL AND PRODUCTION DETAILS
Feature Film, 100 Minutes
Genre:
Drama. Character-driven with political thriller elements.
Time:
Present day
Location:
Unspecified modern metropolis in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Mugeni
Played by Nick Kwach
Wendo
Played by Nyokabi Macharia
Njama Magero
Played by Abel Amunga
Mathew Kowa
Played by Brian Ogola
Kabi
Played by Auudi Rowa
Lumusi Juma
Played by Carolyne Midimo
Tabia Magero
Played by Ian Mbugua
Sebi
Played by Sanchez Ombasa
Ekene Juma
Played by Joel Otukho
Radio Moderator
Played by Nini Wacera
Ama Magero
Played by Florence Nduta
Lumusi Juma
Played by Carolyne Midimo
Matata
Played by Laurence Kimani
Rahab
Played by Sybil Collette
Dru
Played by Steve Murua
Delphine
Played by Stephanie Muchiri
June
Played by Lorren Onesmus
Pastor
Played by Joseph Wairimu (Babu)
Talk Show Moderator
Played by Kariuki Thige
News Presenter
Played by Tracy Amadi
News Reporter
Played by Martin Kioko
Stunt Woman
Played by Sheila Mwaura
Stunt man
Played by Emmanuel Mugo
TOTI
Played by Emmanuel Muriuki (Kiki) (Babu)
Doris
Played by Irene Kariuki
Intern
Played by Faiz Ouma (Francis)
Cynthia
Played by Lucy Muthui
Protestor at clinic
Played by Johnson Oyomba Osala
CREW
Produced by:
Good Karma Fiction AFRICA Ltd, Ravi Karmalker
In Cooperation with Konrad Adenauer Foundation,
Nairobi, Dr. Annette Schwandner
This film has been made with the additional support of:
The StoryBoard Collective
Signed Media Produktion SMP, Hamburg, Sacha Ntivyhabwa
The Shooting activities were supported by:
German School Nairobi, Principal Sibylle Seite & Manuela Baumann
Hanns Seidel Foundation, Nairobi, Daniel Seiberling
Ursula Koos & Guido Baumann, Nairobi, MexicomTandoori Patio, Nairobi
Shah Patel & Company, Nairobi
SIGMA (DEUTSCHLAND) GmbH, Lenses & Accessories,
Andreas Schlenker
Good Karma Fiction Gmbh, Berlin,
www.goodkarmafiction.com
This EPK was designed by Charles Njoroge
Special Thanks to
Sabine Bohland & Nora Karmalker
+254 020 2610021/2/3
www.kas.de/kenia/en
+49 177 22 88 777, +254 708 0222 88
www.goodkarmafiction.com