Kenya Film Commission (KFC) is pushing for legislation to be passed, which is designed to encourage productions of all scales to film in Kenya.

Since its inception in early 2006, the KFC, with support from the Kenya Tourism Board, has been an active intermediary between foreign producers and relevant government ministries, negotiating reductions and waivers in licensing and location fees.


Rebates for VAT – currently at 16% - are available through productions which have been accorded Export Processing Zone (EPZ) status through a local production company. This is in the form of an exemption granted at source, and covers all purchases that attract VAT.

Plans are now underway to attract overseas productions with incentives such as free flights through Kenya Airways, hotels, and ground transportation at development

There is a huge commitment from both the Kenya government and the private sector to capitalize on growing international confidence in Kenya’s film industry. It is widely understood the impact that foreign exposure can have on Kenya’s whole economy and, with sufficient lead time, significant rebates and financial incentives can be explored fully, and budgets kept internationally competitive.