Kenneth Ambani

Kenneth Ambani (born 1970) is a Kenyan actor. He is the recipient of multiple awards in the Kenyan film industry. Early life

He was born in Busia County to Mary Wanjiru and the late Mzee Ambani Mudinyu. His mother and stepdad, Mohamed Hassan, raised him in the Bakarani area of the coastal city of Mombasa. Ambani grew up in a Muslim environment, and he regularly attended the mosque on weekdays, but he never abandoned the Christian faith. He attended the Sunday services at All Saints Cathedral. Ken enrolled at one of the coastal high schools.

Career

Kenneth Ambani began his acting career in his youth, Sauti House-KBC Mombasa produced his first professional role in the Swahili drama series Tushauriane. Immediately thereafter, he began Fate Makers, the very first English drama series. selected to participate in The American Film Showcase (AFS). As an AFS Film and Television Leadership Initiative fellow, he had the opportunity to connect with global filmmakers from America and Africa. This month-long programme was aimed at enhancing cultural collaboration in the Film sector.

During this period he also had the chance to present at the Middleburg Film Festival in Virginia. He talked about the potential of the national Kenyan government growing the film industry in the country.

Personal life

He was married once. His first wife died after bearing him a child. His second relationship never worked, after getting two children from it. Filmography