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Discovery +254
File:Discovery +254 logo.png
GenreEntertainment show
Talk Show
Country of originKenya
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producerWairuri Njeru
Production locationNairobi
Camera setupMultiple-camera setup
Running time40-44 minutes
Production companyTuttah Films[1]
Original release
NetworkNTV (Kenya)
Release17 January –
19 September 2015
Related
Discovery +233(Ghana)
Discovery +234(Nigeria)

Discovery +254 is a magazine-style television program, airing on NTV, which seeks to entertain, inspire, inform, and connect with audiences across Kenya. The program allows young people, parents, and communities to see what can be accomplished with a good education and hard work, featuring celebrity guests, youth reporters and inspiring stories from across Kenya.

Season one

The season premiered on January 17, 2015 on NTV. It held interviews with celebrities such as Nini Wacera, Brenda Wairimu, Daddy Owen and others.

Season two

This season premiered on June 13, 2015.[2] The finale was aired on September 19, 2016.

Kenya broadcast

Discovery +254 first aired on January 17, 2015 at 8PM EAT. The first season's finale was aired on May 4, 2015. Its second season come back was from June 13, 2015.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
First aired Last aired
1 12 January 17, 2015 (2015-01-17) May 4, 2015 (2015-05-04)
2 14 June 13, 2015 (2015-06-13) September 19, 2015 (2015-09-19)

Episodes

  • Based on the NTV release.

Season 1

Season No. of
episode 		No. in
series 		Guests[3] Original air date
001 001 001 Brenda Wairimu,Mbisi and performance from Elani January 17, 2015
001 002 002 Kenyan Comedian Jalang'o and songstress Avril January 24, 2015
001 003 003 John-Allan Namu, an investigative journalist and June Gachui, a Kenyan Intellectual Properties Lawyer and performance from Amani January 31, 2015
001 004 004 Mark Masai and performance by Sauti Sol February 7, 2014
001 005 005 Daddy Owen,Coco D. Rasta,Hashan da Silva February 14, 2015
001 006 006 Amina Abdi and Biko Adema is professional rugby player and performance from,Sanaipei Tande March 21, 2015
001 007 007 Machakos Governor,Alfred Mutua,Lorna Ruto and performance from Octopizzo March 28, 2015
001 008 008 Olive Gachara and Eric Omondi and performance from Sage April 4, 2015
001 009 009 Adele Onyango , Kalekye Mumo and Rabbit aka Kaka Sungura April 11, 2015
001 010 010 Nini Wacera and Naisula Lesuuda April 28, 2015
001 011 011 DJ Space and Nameless April 25, 2015
001 012 012 Diana Moyande and Willy M. Tuva May 4, 2015

Season 2

Season No. of
episode 		No. in
series 		Guests[4] Original air date
002 013 001 King Kafu and Robert Ocholla and performance from Nina Ogot June 13, 2015
002 014 002 Edith Kimani and Lilian Apandet June 20, 2015
002 015 003 Victoria Rubadiri,Raphael Obonyo and performance by June Gachui June 27, 2015
002 016 004 Fena,Maqbul Mohammed and performance by Blinky Bill July 4, 2015
002 017 005 Jeff Koinange and Chairman of the Youth Enterprising Fund, Bruce Odhiambo and performance from Kambua July 11, 2015
002 018 006 David Mutaha, Anto Neo Soul and Amileena July 18, 2014
002 019 007 Suzie Wokabi,Amileena and Fashion blogger Sharon Mundia August 1, 2015
002 020 008 Patricia Kihoro, Super model Ajuma,Lantano Labaala August 8, 2015
002 021 009 Chef Daniel, actress Lizz Njagah, performance from H_Art the Band August 15, 2015
002 022 010 Artists Eric Wainaina and Muthoni the Drummer Queen and photographer Emmanuel Jambo August 22, 2015
002 023 011 Actress Mumbi Maina, Film director Ezekiel Onyango and performance from songstress Dela August 29, 2015
002 024 012 Chief Francis Kariuki, Dorcas Muthoni, Founder of OpenWorld Ltd and The Slum Drummers September 5, 2015
002 025 013 Carole Wainaina, Kobi Kihara and The musical guest-Winyo September 12, 2015
002 026 014 Michael Brown,Sheila Mwanyiga and The musical brand,KIU[5] September 19, 2015

Awards and nominations

Year Academy Award Recipient Result
2015 2015 Kalasha awards Best TV hosts Sarah Hassan and Charles Ouda Won[6]

References

  1. ^ "The company behind Discovery +254". Tuttah Films. August 31, 2015.
  2. ^ Discovery +254 launch
  3. ^ "Discovery 254 news and information". Discovery +254 facebook page. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  4. ^ "Discovery 254 news and information". Discovery +254 facebook page. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
  5. ^ "Michael Brown makes a guest appearance in Discovery +254". WordPress. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  6. ^ "Kalasha award winners for '15". allafrica.com. Retrieved November 6, 2015.
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