Kenyan actress and media personality, Catherine Kamau, popularly known as Kate the actress, recently shared an array of photos and videos from her visit to the United States.
The actress was among the creatives who accompanied President William Ruto on his tour of the US.
The vibrant snapshots and clips, posted on her social media platform, captured candid moments of her interactions with fellow creatives abroad.
She recently shared a clip from the luncheon hosted at the Tyler Perry Studios.
Before travelling she had revealed to her fans that the request for her to join the delegation had come at the invitation of the US ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman.
Kate’s visit underscores her growing international presence and the expanding horizons of Kenyan talent on the global stage.
Kate is one of a few Kenyan actresses who has starred in a movie produced by Netflix – Disconnect.
Over the years, Kenya’s film industry has seen significant growth with increased investment from international streamers like Netflix, Prime Video and African giant Showmax which has resulted in an improvement in the country’s film production quality.
Some original programmes produced in Kenya over the last two years include “Country Queen” (Netflix), “Pepeta”, “Single Kiasi”, “Crime & Justice” and “County 49” (Showmax).
This growth is also reflected in the success of Kenyan films at international film festivals, bringing global attention to the rich narratives emerging from the country.
In her latest post, Kate reflects on her journey and the evolution of Kenya’s creative industry.
She also shared an inspirational message with aspiring actors emphasising the importance of perseverance and dreaming big.
“For the longest time, acting was considered a co-curricular activity or a hobby, not a career here in Kenya.
“Fortunately, the narrative has now changed, and I am honoured to have been part of this tremendous progress in our industry.
“Dear young actor/thespian, we lit the tunnel when we couldn’t see or find the light, you can take it from here, the world is your oyster,” she said.
