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Kenya has selected Daudi Anguka’s drama Mvera<\/em> to represent it for Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.<\/p>\n

The English and Swahili-language film takes its name from its heroine Mvera<\/em>, which is the Swahili word for blessing.<\/p>\n

She embarks on crusade against corrupt leadership in her coast community outside Mombasa, when she uncovers an organ trafficking ring luring its victims with promises of work abroad.<\/p>\n

Her character is loosely inspired by Kenyan independence activist Mekatilili Wa Menza.<\/p>\n

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Linah Sande stars as Mvera with other cast members including Patrick Owino, Hillary Namanje, Kibibi Salim, Susan Kadid and Carorita Mutua.<\/p>\n

Rising director Anguka’s previous credits the feature film Zilizala <\/em>and popular telenovelas, the Showmax acquired Pete <\/em>and Sanura<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Anguka also produces under the banner of Mombasa-based AR-Film Production.<\/p>\n

Mvera<\/em> premiered in Mombasa on September 9 and is currently on wide release across Kenya.<\/p>\n

The Kenyan Film Commission announced the choice on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Mvera<\/em> was selected from three submissions which also included William Okoth’s Unheard Voices<\/em> and Wangechi Ngugi’s Shimon<\/em>i, which world premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival and also played in Rotterdam.<\/p>\n

Producer Krysteen Savane, chairperson of Kenya’s Oscar Committee, said she had been impressed by the quality of the submitted films this year.<\/p>\n

“There is a general improvement in the story and acting,” she said.  <\/p>\n

Kenya began submitting films to the Oscars in 2012. Prior to Mvera<\/em>, the country has entered seven films but has never been nominated.<\/p>\n

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