Voice of State (2026)
On the morning of Kenya's 1982 coup attempt, a trusted radio broadcaster is forced at gunpoint to announce the fall of his own government only to become the voice that helps restore it, as truth and power collide over the airwaves.
Director: James Ongige
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Adrian Opiyo as Leonard Mambo Mbotela |
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Maxwel Thocho as Hezekiah Ochuka |
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Kasongo Muyangu as Mbotela’s Wife |
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James Junior Omare as Wainaina |
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Philip Macharia as Major General Mahamoud Mohamed |
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Alex Nyanzi as Rebel Soldier 1 |
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Felicia Debra as Mbotela's Sister |
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Victor Emmanuel as Rebel Soldier 2 |
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James Ongige as Loyalist Soldier 1 |
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Venah Ezekiel as Loyalist Soldier 2 |
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Hiram Mwangi as Rebel Soldier 3 |
| Directing | James Ongige | Director |
| Writing | James Ongige | Writer |
| Production | James Ongige | Producer |
| Production | Abraham Jalenga | Producer |
| Production | Peter Wakoli | Executive Producer |
| Production | Dennish Otieno | Executive Producer |
| Production | Michael Owino | Supervising Producer |
| Crew | Michael Owino | Post Production Consulting |
| Crew | James Ongige | Cinematography |
| Camera | Abraham Jalenga | Director of Photography |
| Editing | James Ongige | Editor |
| Editing | Hiram Mwangi | Additional Editing |
| Editing | Victor Emmanuel | Additional Editing |
| Editing | Agnes Kishiki | Additional Editing |
| Production | Yvonne Gathoni | Casting Director |
| Production | Jamil Abdalla | Production Designer |
| Sound | Ednah Nduo | Sound Recordist |
| Sound | Venah Ezekiel | Boom Operator |
| Lighting | Raphael Anthony | Gaffer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Yvonne Gathoni | Costumer |
| Production | Julius Ochieng | Location Manager |
| Art | Abraham Jalenga | Location Scout |
| Directing | Agnes Kishiki | Continuity |
| Crew | Richard Omache | Transportation Coordinator |
| Editing | James Ongige | Colorist |
| Production | Dennish Otieno | Production Coordinator |
| Crew | Denis Opiyo | Thanks |
| Crew | Silvia Opiyo | Thanks |