sarah hassan kenya

Sarah Hassan is one of Kenya's most celebrated actresses and filmmakers. She began acting at a young age but became widely recognized after playing Tanya in the popular Kenyan TV drama Tahidi High. Over the years, she has built an impressive career as an actress, producer, director, and television host.

Her work spans television, film, and digital productions, with standout projects including Crime and Justice, Plan B, 40 Sticks, Just In Time, Zora, and the Netflix/UNESCO short film Anyango and the Ogre. Beyond acting, Sarah is the founder of Alfajiri Productions, where she develops and produces films that showcase African stories to a global audience.

She studied Actuarial Science before furthering her filmmaking education in Los Angeles at the New York Film Academy. Her talent and dedication have earned her multiple Kalasha Awards, Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) recognition, and the Order of the Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW), one of Kenya's national honors