Makutano Junction is a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006. It captures different themes that affect the normal African society. The main contemporary issues that are mostly stressed in the drama are, corruption, education, early marriages, Female Genital Mutilation and pregnancies, HIV/AIDS, human rights, social justice, values, and perceptions, conflict resolution. The story is set on a fictional village named Makutano and has an ensemble cast.
Philip Luswata Naomi Kamau Natasha Likimani Charles Ouda Wanjiru Kairu Damaris Irungu Morrison Mwadulo Charles Ouda Patrick Serro Joanne Carpenter
Directed by
Andrew Gosling Mary Migui Salome Kinyanjui Shani Grewal Derrick Omfwoko Aswani
Starring
Lizz Njagah Maqbul Mohammed Peter King Regina Rè Raymond Ofula Joseph Omari Emily Wanja Charles Ouda Naomi Kamau Angela Ndambuki Onyango Owino Patrick Serro Tonny Njuguna Philip Luswata Carol Midimo Ken Ambani Damaris Irungu Raymond Ofula Wanja Mworia Janet Kirina
The show is produced by David Campbell and Naomi Kamau. The series has had different directors and writers who dedicate to different episodes and seasons. The first director was Andrew Gosling. Shani Grewal directed 39 episodes of the show. Mary Migui, Salome Kinyanjui and Omfwoko Aswani were also directors at some point in the television series. Philip Luswata, also playing a main role in the teledrama, is the primary scriptwriter. Other writers were Morrison Mwadulo, Natasha Likimani, Charles Ouda, Damaris Irungu, Patrick Serro and Wanjiru Kairu. Official production of this television series was started in 2005.
Filmingedit
The first nine seasons were shot in standard and were framed at 4:3 aspect ratio. Subsequent seasons have had 16:9 widescreen. Each season is set to have 13 episodes each. The first season was released in the same year and issues such as Human Rights, Social Justice, Values and Perceptions, Conflict Resolution, Sustainable Development, interdependency among more were showcased.[2] In series two of Makutano, Living with HIV/AIDS social justice were the key issues.[3] In the third season, human rights, diversity values and perceptions were the key issues that were put into play.[4] The fourth season—that ran for the usual 13-episode run—had all the previous themes combined one key issue that was included women leadership and the challenges they face. This made Regina Rè as the central character of the season.[5] Down to the thirteenth season, women banking had its fly as it encouraged women to consider saving their money for financial security. The 2015-2016 season will cover the topics: tracking education for children, improving education in schools through teacher and parent participation, women's empowerment and agribusiness entrepreneurship. The season will premiere on 14 October 2015 at Citizen TV.
Premiseedit
Makutano Junction spans through different families in Makutano Village. For every normal village there must be a saga. Hence Makutano Village, may not be out of a norm. Cases such as corruption, health issues, empowerment of women, domestic violence which are common in most parts of developing nations, thus ways of tackling such cases are showcased in the story. For instance one gets to meet a select of family members like The Mabukis, who are headed by Winston Mabuki. He is a respectable man in his mid sixties. Married to an ambitious woman Priscilla and they have one son, Karis who has a daughter (a product of their teenage romance) with Hope Baraka but never got married, an ex-convict that demands fear from the rest of the village. The series also features a family that have members suffering from HIV/AIDS. The HIV/AIDS is mainly showcased by Margaret who does not hide her status and lives a normal life without infecting her loving husband Matano, the Makutano chief. They even conceive a daughter who is born healthy. It is The Okodis, in which Mama Mboga has to fight stigmatization and endure the abuse he receives from her husband Erasmus Okodi. The story also features political ventures of various characters and the challenges they face especially women. At one point, Hope Baraka vies for parliamentary elections where she faces discrimination among men and conservative members of society. Moreover, family and marital problems are also depicted in the storyline. For example, Hannington Baraka shares a very distant relationship with his youngest son Philip, who only seeks for his father to look at his good side and support his decisions no matter how rushed they are sometimes. Love is also represented in the show, for instance the great love that Philip has for Red.
Since its premiere, Makutano Junction has been broadcast all over East Africa. In Kenya it recorded regular viewership of 7 million viewers by 2013,[26][27] making it the most watched local program in the country. In Tanzania, it recorded average viewership of 2 million viewers and a viewership rating of 3 million in Uganda.[28]
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Makutano Junction is a Kenyan soap opera that premiered in 2006 It captures different themes that affect the normal African society The main contemporary issues that are mostly stressed in the drama are corruption education early marriages Female Genital Mutilation and pregnancies HIV AIDS human rights social justice values and perceptions conflict resolution The story is set on a fictional village named Makutano and has an ensemble cast Makutano JunctionGenreDramaSoap operaWritten byPhilip LuswataNaomi KamauNatasha LikimaniCharles OudaWanjiru KairuDamaris IrunguMorrison MwaduloCharles OudaPatrick Serro Joanne CarpenterDirected byAndrew Gosling Mary Migui Salome KinyanjuiShani GrewalDerrick Omfwoko AswaniStarringLizz NjagahMaqbul MohammedPeter KingRegina ReRaymond OfulaJoseph OmariEmily WanjaCharles OudaNaomi KamauAngela NdambukiOnyango OwinoPatrick SerroTonny NjugunaPhilip LuswataCarol MidimoKen AmbaniDamaris IrunguRaymond OfulaWanja MworiaJanet KirinaTheme music composerSimon BrintTom DysonCountry of originKenyaOriginal languagesEnglish KiswahiliNo of series15No of episodes191 list of episodes ProductionExecutive producersDavid CampbellNaomi KamauProducerPatricia GichingaEditorsLuiza Wanjiku MakbulMercy MuriukiEsther KintuCamera setupMulti camera setupRunning time27 minutesProduction companyMediae Production Company 1 Original releaseNetworkKBC former Citizen TVRelease2007 2007 or 2006 present present Contents 1 Production 1 1 Production crew 1 2 Filming 2 Premise 3 Cast 3 1 Regular cast 3 1 1 The Mabukis 3 1 2 The Barakas 3 1 3 The Mulanis 3 1 4 The Mukaras 3 1 5 The Okodis 3 1 6 Barbers and Hairdressers 3 1 6 1 Barbers 3 1 6 2 The Matanos 3 1 6 3 Hairdressers 3 1 7 The Matendecheres 4 Other cast 5 Broadcast 6 Series overview 7 References 8 External linksProduction editProduction crew edit The show is produced by David Campbell and Naomi Kamau The series has had different directors and writers who dedicate to different episodes and seasons The first director was Andrew Gosling Shani Grewal directed 39 episodes of the show Mary Migui Salome Kinyanjui and Omfwoko Aswani were also directors at some point in the television series Philip Luswata also playing a main role in the teledrama is the primary scriptwriter Other writers were Morrison Mwadulo Natasha Likimani Charles Ouda Damaris Irungu Patrick Serro and Wanjiru Kairu Official production of this television series was started in 2005 Filming edit The first nine seasons were shot in standard and were framed at 4 3 aspect ratio Subsequent seasons have had 16 9 widescreen Each season is set to have 13 episodes each The first season was released in the same year and issues such as Human Rights Social Justice Values and Perceptions Conflict Resolution Sustainable Development interdependency among more were showcased 2 In series two of Makutano Living with HIV AIDS social justice were the key issues 3 In the third season human rights diversity values and perceptions were the key issues that were put into play 4 The fourth season that ran for the usual 13 episode run had all the previous themes combined one key issue that was included women leadership and the challenges they face This made Regina Re as the central character of the season 5 Down to the thirteenth season women banking had its fly as it encouraged women to consider saving their money for financial security The 2015 2016 season will cover the topics tracking education for children improving education in schools through teacher and parent participation women s empowerment and agribusiness entrepreneurship The season will premiere on 14 October 2015 at Citizen TV Premise editMakutano Junction spans through different families in Makutano Village For every normal village there must be a saga Hence Makutano Village may not be out of a norm Cases such as corruption health issues empowerment of women domestic violence which are common in most parts of developing nations thus ways of tackling such cases are showcased in the story For instance one gets to meet a select of family members like The Mabukis who are headed by Winston Mabuki He is a respectable man in his mid sixties Married to an ambitious woman Priscilla and they have one son Karis who has a daughter a product of their teenage romance with Hope Baraka but never got married an ex convict that demands fear from the rest of the village The series also features a family that have members suffering from HIV AIDS The HIV AIDS is mainly showcased by Margaret who does not hide her status and lives a normal life without infecting her loving husband Matano the Makutano chief They even conceive a daughter who is born healthy It is The Okodis in which Mama Mboga has to fight stigmatization and endure the abuse he receives from her husband Erasmus Okodi The story also features political ventures of various characters and the challenges they face especially women At one point Hope Baraka vies for parliamentary elections where she faces discrimination among men and conservative members of society Moreover family and marital problems are also depicted in the storyline For example Hannington Baraka shares a very distant relationship with his youngest son Philip who only seeks for his father to look at his good side and support his decisions no matter how rushed they are sometimes Love is also represented in the show for instance the great love that Philip has for Red Cast editRegular cast edit The Mabukis edit Raymond Ofula 6 as Winston Mabuki Mukami Njiru 7 as Priscilla Mabuki Maqbul Mohammed 8 as Karis Alfred Munyua 9 as Vincent Mabuki Ainea Ojiambo 10 as SnakeThe Barakas edit Joseph Omari 11 as Hannington Baraka Margaret Aketch 12 as Bernadette Baraka Onyango Owino 13 as Maspeedy Regina Re 14 as Hope Baraka Charles Ouda 15 as Philip Baraka Patricia Kihoro 16 as Diana Baraka Mungai Mbaya 17 as Brian BarakaThe Mulanis edit Jim Were 18 as Jonathan Mulani Salome Kinyanjui 18 as Rose Mulani Beatrice Wangechi 19 as Kara Mulani Emily Wanja 20 as Red Mulani Kamau Mbaya 18 as Tobby MulaniThe Mukaras edit Uncornfirmed actor 21 as Leonard Lizz Njagah 21 as Nancy Mukara Angela Ndambuki as Nancy 2 Season 2 only Peter Nzioki 21 as Albert MukaraThe Okodis edit Naomi Kamau 22 as Mama Mboga Cajetan Boy 23 as Erasmus Okodi 23 Uncornfirmed actor 23 as Peggy Okodi 23 Uncornfirmed actor 23 as Mari Okodi 23 Uncornfirmed actor 23 as Joni Okodi baby 23 Barbers and Hairdressers edit Barbers edit Frobisher Lwanga 24 as Dodgy D 24 Abubakar Mwenda 24 as Bill 24 Jeff Shigoli 25 as BenThe Matanos edit Philip Luswata as Matano Caroline Midimo as Margaret Asha Mwikali as EverlynHairdressers edit Lucia Shikuku as Big Sharon 24 Wanjiku Mburu as Small Sharon 24 Wanja Mworia as Toni 24 Janet Kirina as FlorenceThe Matendecheres edit Morrison Mwadulo as Josiah Louisa Sialo as Ana Pascal Tokodi as Thomas Triza Kabue as LenaOther cast editDamaris Irungu as Pendo Tonny Njuguna as Dr Charles Patrick Serro as Washington Charles Bukeko as Matata Lucy Njoroge as Bettina Katherine Damaris as Mama Pima Natasha Likimani as Catherine A K A Kate Joed Ngaruiya as Shani Ngwatilo Mawiyoo as Lilian Isaac Muwawu as Joseph Matata Nungari Kang ethe as Mrs Matata Mbeki Mwalimu as Dr Hannah Wasali Justin Mirichii as Elvis Kipmau Joan Samia as Stella Henry Njenga as Henri Drani Malcolm Mwakazi as Steve Kenneth Ambani as Shaka Gloria Moraa as Yvonne Faith Nyanga as Letisha Gitura Kamau as K K Samantha Wanjiru as Peninah Allan Weku as Frankie Irene Kariuki as Mercy Diana Kamau as HellenBroadcast editSince its premiere Makutano Junction has been broadcast all over East Africa In Kenya it recorded regular viewership of 7 million viewers by 2013 26 27 making it the most watched local program in the country In Tanzania it recorded average viewership of 2 million viewers and a viewership rating of 3 million in Uganda 28 Series overview editMain article List of Makutano Junction episodesReferences edit Makutano junction mediae mediae org Retrieved 6 October 2015 Series 1 episode summaries makutanojunction org uk Medianet 5 October 2004 Retrieved 6 October 2015 Series 2 episode summaries makutanojunction org uk Medianet 5 October 2004 Retrieved 6 October 2015 Series 3 episode summaries makutanojunction org uk Medianet 5 October 2004 Retrieved 6 October 2015 Series 3 episode summaries makutanojunction org uk Medianet 5 October 2004 Retrieved 6 October 2015 Winston is a pillar of the Makutano community Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Priscilla Mabuki s character Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Karis Mabuki Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Vincent is a pillar of the Makutano community Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Ojlambo Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Hannington Baraka Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Bernadette Baraka Margy Aketch Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Makutano the soap character Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 RegRe kwa makutano junction Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Charles Ouda is Philip Baraka MJ Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Winston is a pillar of the Makutano community Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Winston is a pillar of the Makutano community Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 a b c The Mulani s family tree Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 MJ s Kara Mulani Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Meet Red Mulani Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 a b c Mukaras Family tree Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 The actress Naomi Kamau Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 a b c d e f g h The Okodi family tree Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 a b c d e f g The Makutano saloonists Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Winston is a pillar of the Makutano community Makutano Junction Retrieved 6 October 2015 Makutano Junction Viewership mediae org Retrieved 7 October 2015 The makutano MJATP Retrieved 6 October 2015 Viewership ratings in UG and TZ Media Broad Retrieved 7 October 2015 External links editOfficial website Makutano Junction at IMDb nbsp Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Makutano Junction amp oldid 1210457053, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
