Kenya Inks Deal with Idris Elba to Boost Creative Industry

Kenya inks deal with Idris Elba to boost creative industry

Kenya has signed a partnership with Hollywood star Sir Idris Elba’s Akuna Group to open up opportunities for young people in the country’s creative industry. The deal links local talent with financing, investors and new technology. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei signed a Statement of Intent with Elba on Kenya’s behalf at the Commonwealth

Kenya signs creative economy partnership with Idris Elba

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced a partnership with internationally acclaimed actor and filmmaker Sir Idris Elba to strengthen the country’s creative economy through investment, technology and access to international markets. The agreement, signed on the sidelines of the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, is expected to expand […]

Kenya signs creative‑economy pact with Idris Elba’s Akuna Group at CHOGM

Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei signed a Statement of Intent with actor Idris Elba’s Akuna Group to boost financing, AI training and market access for young Kenyan creators.