Insignia Productions is proud to celebrate our co-founder, producer and director Grace Kahaki, who has been named among Business Daily’s Top 40 Under 40 Women 2026. The annual Business Daily list recognizes influential and progressive young leaders making a meaningful impact across Kenya’s business, creative and professional sectors.
Celebrating Creative Leadership in Kenyan Film
Grace’s recognition reflects years of dedication to developing, producing and directing ambitious African stories.
Through Insignia Productions, she has helped bring acclaimed Kenyan television projects to audiences across Africa. Her work includes the Showmax drama Single Kiasi and the six-part Netflix series Kash Money, which earned her recognition as Best TV Director at the 2026 Kalasha Awards.
Her career has been built on understanding what local audiences want while creating stories capable of competing on international platforms.
Taking Kenyan Stories to the World
The Grace Kahaki Top 40 Under 40 recognition comes during an important period in her career. In addition to her work as a producer and director, Grace was selected to serve as a juror for the International Emmy Awards, giving her an opportunity to contribute to conversations around excellence in global television.
Her ambition remains clear: to produce more films for international audiences and continue raising the profile of Kenyan storytelling around the world.
A Proud Moment for Insignia Productions
Grace’s selection by Business Daily is more than a personal milestone. It represents the growing influence of Kenyan filmmakers, producers and creative entrepreneurs within the country’s wider business landscape.
At Insignia Productions, we celebrate Grace for her leadership, creative courage and continued contribution to Kenya’s film and television industry.