China's Mango TV, Huawei ink deal with Kenyan media outlets to foster content sharing

STORY: China's Mango TV, Huawei ink deal with Kenyan media outlets to foster content sharing SHOOTING TIME: May 14, 2024 DATELINE: May 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: MARKET/ENTERTAINMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of signing ceremony in Nairobi 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY OWASE, CEO, Kenya Film Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KEN NGARUIYA, CEO, MediaMax group media, Kenya 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): FRED AFUNE, Director, Technical, ICT & Radio Programs at Royal Media Services STORYLINE: On Tuesday, Mango Television of China signed a memorandum of understanding with Chinese technology giant Huawei and with Kenyan media houses. The aim is to enhance the production, distribution and consumption of high-quality content in Kenya. Senior government officials and executives from Mango TV, Huawei and leading Kenyan television stations attended the signing ceremony in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital. Through Huawei's cloud service, Mango TV and Kenyan media houses will have a platform for sh

China-Kenya film festival launched amid call to strengthen cultural ties

STORY: China-Kenya film festival launched amid call to strengthen cultural ties DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the film festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY OWASE, Chief executive officer of the Kenya Film Commission 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ABABU NAMWAMBA, Kenya's cabinet secretary for Youth Affairs, Sports and the Arts 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (English) PAULA KAHUMBU, Kenyan documentary producer 5. various of the film festival STORYLINE: The China-Kenya film festival was launched Monday night in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, with senior officials renewing calls for enhanced Sino-Kenyan cultural ties. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY OWASE, Chief executive officer of the Kenya Film Commission "This morning we had very fruitful discussions between the Kenyan film practitioners and the Chinese film practitioners where we agreed on a raft of activities that we will do together, including exchange programs, key marketing opportunities, and als

Coast Guard inspects bulk carrier that caused collision off Mie

Coast Guard inspects bulk carrier that caused collision off Mie

NAGOYA, Japan - The 697-ton Kyokuyo Maru keeps burning off Owase, Mie Prefecture, July 16, one day after it collided with the 499-ton coastal bulk carrier Nikko Maru.

1 dead, 5 missing as tankers collide off Mie in dense fog

1 dead, 5 missing as tankers collide off Mie in dense fog

NAGOYA, Japan - The 697-ton fuel tanker Kyokuyo Maru burst into flames off Owase, Mie Prefecture, July 15 after it was rammed by the 499-ton coastal bulk carrier Nikko Maru. One Kykuyo Maru crew member was killed and five others went missing in the collision. All five Nikko Maru crew members were rescued.

KENYA-NAIROBI-NEW DRAMA SERIES-LAUNCHING

KENYA-NAIROBI-NEW DRAMA SERIES-LAUNCHING

(221210) -- NAIROBI, Dec. 10, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Timothy Owase, chief executive officer of the Kenya Film Commission, speaks during the launching ceremony of the Swahili drama series KIU, in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 8, 2022. Chinese pay television firm StarTimes on Thursday evening launched the new drama series in Kenya amid its growing efforts to produce local content. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

China's StarTimes launches local drama series in Kenya

STORY: China's StarTimes launches local drama series in Kenya DATELINE: Dec. 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the launch 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY OWASE, CEO, Kenya Film Commission 3. various of the launch 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): KEN AMBANI, Thespian 5. various of the launch 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): NICK MUTUMA, Thespian STORYLINE: Chinese pay television firm StarTimes on Thursday launched a new drama series in Kenya amid its growing efforts to produce local content. The Swahili drama series, dubbed KIU, features some of Kenya's leading actors while its theme revolves around an intricate web of intimacy, betrayal, lust, and vengeance. It will premiere at StarTimes affiliated Rembo Television channel on Dec. 12. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): TIMOTHY OWASE, CEO, Kenya Film Commission "Kenya and China have a long-standing relationship and for us in the creative sector, we are seeing this as a milestone, and I would like to encourage the creative sect

Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl

Seafood bowl in Owase City, Mie Prefecture, Japan

Coast Guard inspects bulk carrier that caused collision off Mie

Coast Guard inspects bulk carrier that caused collision off Mie

NAGOYA, Japan - The 697-ton Kyokuyo Maru keeps burning off Owase, Mie Prefecture, July 16, one day after it collided with the 499-ton coastal bulk carrier Nikko Maru. (Kyodo)

1 dead, 5 missing as tankers collide off Mie in dense fog

1 dead, 5 missing as tankers collide off Mie in dense fog

NAGOYA, Japan - The 697-ton fuel tanker Kyokuyo Maru burst into flames off Owase, Mie Prefecture, July 15 after it was rammed by the 499-ton coastal bulk carrier Nikko Maru. One Kykuyo Maru crew member was killed and five others went missing in the collision. All five Nikko Maru crew members were rescued. (Kyodo)