Department of Film Services

28/07/2025

https://youtu.be/p4fe36Z5SdI?si=7IIGAwL1zEEP0i61

Garissa County's culture is a vibrant blend of Somali traditions, religious practices, and economic activities shaped by the region's unique environment and ...

24/07/2025

Director DFS Noah Otiende spends time with Ian and Victor, independent content creators today in CBD after a meeting.

Ian and Victor—two young men who approached him with warm smiles and an even warmer story.

Ian, a student of Education Arts, is currently out of school due to lack of fees. But instead of giving up, he chose to rise—through the lens of a camera. With no formal training, he’s taught himself photography. Together with four friends, they form a small team that rents a camera and captures moments to earn a living.

Sometimes, they can’t even afford fare to town. They even rely on the kindness of customers to hotspot them just so they can transfer photos.

Such resilience. Such determination. Truly inspiring. Encounters like these give us at DFS even more energy to wake up go, to work and push the agenda.

22/07/2025

The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Cabinet Secretary Mr. Salim Mvurya addressing representatives of Youths from the 47 counties at a Nairobi Hotel today.
The Youth were inducted on the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement project (Nyota), the CS also unveiled the Nyota Logo and opened the round table discussions for the Youth. The event was also attended by the Youth Affairs and Creative Economy PS Mr Jacobs Fikirini.
Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports
State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy
H.E. Salim Mvurya
Fikirini Jacobs
NATIONAL YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES TOWARDS ADVANCEMENT-NYOTA

22/07/2025

The Management at Department of Film Services, State Department of Youth Affairs and Creative Economy led by Director, Noah Otiende today hosted Prof. Jeon Only, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea.
The discussion focused on the areas of partnership and collaboration between Kenya and Korea in the film and creative industry. One key issue that emerged in the discussions was Kenya’s identity crisis within film and music industries - a concern that continues to affect how our stories are told and how our talent is positioned globally. We also held discussions around training, mentorship, capacity building and marketing.
We remain focused as a department for such collaborations and partnerships in the future.

17/07/2025

DFS staff led by Ag. Deputy Director Ms. Minnie Ponda held a per-production meeting in preparation for the upcoming International Youth Week.

15/07/2025

World youth skills day 2025

Youth empowerment is essential for building resilient communities, as it unlocks young people’s potential to lead, innovate, and drive sustainable change in their societies.

14/07/2025

14/07/2025

Kesho ndio ile siku! World Youth Skills Day 2025 at KICC! July 15-16! Hii si ya kukosa, vijana!

Get connected, get skilled, get ahead! Your future starts hapa!
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10/07/2025

Mr. Otiende Noah Director Film Services paid a courtesy call to Madam Rose Ochieng Ag. Director Kenya Film School on 9th July to discuss matters pertaining the Department and the School.

Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports
State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy
Otiende Noah
Kenya Film School

07/07/2025

02/07/2025

Former Ag. Director - Film Services, Mr. Regis Ondieki, earlier today handed over office to the Current Director Mr. Otiende Noah following his retirement.
Witnessing the hand over was Mr. Dominic Ogwari of H.R State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Ms. Minnie Ponda, Ag. Deputy Director - Department of Film Services.

DFS Fraternity wishes Mr. Regis a Happy Retirement and we wish him the best of health, happiness, and success on his new journey in life.

A warm welcome Mr. Otiende Noah, We are all excited to have you join us and look forward to working under your direction.

Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports
State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy

29/06/2025

PS Fikirini Jacobs of the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy during the Second and final day of the 8th graduation ceremony of 12,000 young people trained in soft skills through the IYF Free Weekend Academy.
Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports
State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy
IYF Kenya