Wanjiru Kairu, the creative force behind the International Emmy Award-winning team for Jongo Love, is a seasoned writer-director and vibrant storyteller hailing from Nairobi, Kenya. Collaborator on renowned series like The Mysteries of Jabali & Sauti, Kona, Mali, Nairobi Law, Makutano Junction, and Tabasamu. Wanjiru’s body of work has earned her prestigious Kalasha Awards from the Kenya Film Commission.
Notable career highlights among her achievements are standout feature films like Last Round, YOLO, and Bride & Groom +2 for M-Net/Showmax, showcasing her versatility in creating original features that serve multiple platforms.
Beyond her impactful work for the small screen, Wanjiru has written animations, feature films, and radio plays for both local and pan-African platforms.
Wanjiru is currently spearheading multiple projects in development, making significant strides in the industry. She has recently secured commissions from Harding Entertainment Group, and her feature film "Hashtag Cancelled" has been optioned by PMF Media Group, production companies based in Los Angeles.
When sibling rivalry boils over, two brothers get more than they bargained for.
2009 | Short Film | Director
A married man struggles to come out of a life of deceit risking true love.
2013 | Short Film | Writer & Director
Young change-makers around the globe amplify their voices on the need to protect our oceans and waterways.
2020 | Feature Documentary | Writer & Director
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