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The omission of Kenyan films from Netflix comes at a time of major upheaval in the global content market, following reports of dissolution of African-focused platforms such as Showmax. [iStockphoto]
At the beginning of this year, Netflix unveiled its slate of films and TV shows set for release in 2026.
Noticeably absent from the lineup is Kenya, with no film or project expected to premiere on the platform this year. Instead, the streaming giant leaned heavily towards South Africa and West Africa.
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