Christopher Okinda

Christopher Odhiambo Okinda (born 15 December 1980), is a Kenyan actor. He is best known for the roles in the films The Constant Gardener and The White Massai. Apart from acting, he is also a film director, producer, author and Radio presenter.

Personal life He was born on 15 December 1980 in Mombasa, Kenya to Elizabeth Apiyo Aruwa and Alois Okinda. His father was polygamous, therefore he was raised by his mother, with whom he lived. He first attended Aga Khan Primary School (Parklands, Kenya) and then Our Lady of Mercy Primary School in 1992. Later, he moved to St Peter's Mumias Boys primary in 1994 and finally St Mary's School (in Yala) in 1996. The film received positive critical acclaim and screened at several film festivals.

With the success of his maiden acting appearance, he was then selected to the 2005 The White Massai. Meanwhile, he founded the theater film Company 'Something Productions'. Through the company, he made the plays in his mother's native Dholuo language. Apart from acting, he currently work as the morning show radio host and creative director of 'Hot 96 FM' in Kenya.

Filmography Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2005 The Constant Gardener Doctor Film 2005 The White Massai Officer Info Switch Film