Lilian Ng’ang’a raises concerns over lack of action and stunt culture in Kenyan films
Former Machakos County First Lady and author Lilian Ng’ang’a has questioned the state of Kenya’s film industry, turning the spotlight on action scenes and storytelling.
In a statement shared on her Instagram page on Friday, March 3, 2026, Ng’ang’a got straight to it, wondering whether the industry has the capacity to deliver more advanced productions.
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“Random thought: Does Kenya have people who do stunts (the professionals) in movies, or are our movies yet to reach that ‘action’ level?” she posed.
Her remarks come at a time when Kenyan films and series continue to grow in visibility, even as audiences increasingly compare them to international productions packed with high-energy action and polished stunt work.
Locally, many productions still lean more towards dialogue-driven scenes than physically demanding sequences, leaving little room for the kind of dramatic stunts viewers often associate with blockbuster films.
“On another note, Kenyan scriptwriters need to diversify their approach. Give us gripping storylines… the unexpected, the ‘I want moreee’,” she added.
Ng’ang’a also aimed for storytelling, calling for more creativity and less predictability.
For many viewers, the biggest frustration is not the lack of budget but the feeling that some storylines play it too safe. The twists are familiar, the endings easy to guess, and the excitement sometimes fades too quickly.
This comes a day after questioning the growing popularity of therapy.
In a statement shared via her Instagram account on Thursday, April 2, 2026, she raised a series of questions on whether therapy has become more of a trend than a necessity.
“Therapy. Has it become fashionable to have a therapist, or do we all indeed need therapy? Is it replacing accountability and other proven ways of healing? Share your thoughts,” she wrote.
She noted that while she supports mental health wellness, she questioned how therapy is being embraced in everyday life.
“Now, I’m all for mental health wellness and for each to do what suits them best. But are we taking therapy too casually?” she added.
She further asked whether people are neglecting other ways of dealing with life’s challenges.
“What about exploring other ways of dealing with the normal lows of life? Has it become the in thing? The fashionable thing? Share your thoughts,” she said.
