Abel Mutua

Abel Mutua or Mkurungenzi (born August 28, 1986) is a Kenyan actor, scriptwriter, content creator and entrepreneur. He rose to popularity as an actor on Tahidi High. He is the cofounder of Phil-It Productions, with Philip Karanja.

Career Abel rose to popularity playing Freddie, on the Kenyan TV show Tahidi High, which aired on Citizen TV. Abel was also the scriptwriter of the TV show The Real Househelps of Kawangware, which aired on KTN. In 2016, he exited the show.

Abel wrote the film, Grand Little Lie, which was initially released on the Phil-It Productions website and screened in select Nairobi cinemas in 2021. In 2024, the film debuted on Netflix. He also wrote the film Click Click Bang, which launched in July 2022 at the Nairobi Cinema Hall. In October 2023, the film debuted on Netflix. In 2024, Abel wrote dramedy, Untying Kantai, which premiered on Showmax on 9 May. He also wrote the film Makosa Ni Yangu, which premiered on the Phil-It website, in 2024. In 2024, Abel's podcast, The Mkurugenzi Podcast, was the third most listened podcast in Kenya on Spotify.

Awards and recognition In 2018, Abel was honored at the Young Entrepreneurs Awards.

In 2025, was nominated for Best Writing TV Series category, for dramedy, Untying Kantai at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.

Personal life In 2015, Abel married Judy Nyawira. Together, they share one daughter, Mumbua.