Abel Mutua
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| Born | Abel Mutua Musyoka 28 August 1986 Nairobi, Kenya |
| Other name | Mkurugenzi |
| Citizenship | Kenya |
| Alma mater | Kenya Institute of Mass Communication |
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| Years active | 2007-present |
| Organization | Phil-It Production |
| Known for | Tahidi High |
| Spouse | Judy Nyawira |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | https://www.philittv.com/ |
Abel Mutua[1] or Mkurungenzi (born August 28, 1986) is a Kenyan actor, scriptwriter, content creator and entrepreneur. He rose to popularity as an actor on Tahidi High.[2] He is the cofounder of Phil-It Productions, with Philip Karanja.
Career
[edit]Abel rose to popularity playing Freddie, on the Kenyan TV show Tahidi High, which aired on Citizen TV.[3] Abel was also the scriptwriter of the TV show The Real Househelps of Kawangware, which aired on KTN.[4] In 2016, he exited the show.[5]
Abel wrote the film, Grand Little Lie, which was initially released on the Phil-It Productions website and screened in select Nairobi cinemas in 2021.[6][7] In 2024, the film debuted on Netflix. He also wrote the film Click Click Bang, which launched in July 2022 at the Nairobi Cinema Hall.[8][9] In October 2023, the film debuted on Netflix.[9]
On February 14, 2024, Abel held the men's conference, to address gender-based violence, against women.[10] In 2024, Abel wrote dramedy, Untying Kantai, which premiered on Showmax on 9 May.[11] He also wrote the film Makosa Ni Yangu, which premiered on the Phil-It website, in 2024.[12][13] In 2024, Abel's podcast, The Mkurugenzi Podcast, was the third most listened podcast in Kenya on Spotify.[14]
Awards and recognition
[edit]In 2018, Abel was honored at the Young Entrepreneurs Awards.[15]
In 2025, was nominated for Best Writing TV Series category, for dramedy, Untying Kantai at Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.[16]
Personal life
[edit]In 2015, Abel married Judy Nyawira.[3] Together, they share one daughter, Mumbua.
References
[edit]- ↑ Lynn Ngugi (2023-08-03). Abel Mutua on marrying the love of his life, fighting for his dream and why consistency pays | LNN. Retrieved 2025-08-23 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "16 Tahidi High Actors and Where They Are Now: A Look at the Beloved Cast". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- 1 2 "Former Tahidi High actor Abel 'Freddie' Mutua ties the knot". Citizen Digital. 2015-11-20. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Genga, Shirley. "Meet the real 'mboch' of Kawangware: Script writer Abel Mutua". The Standard. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ MACHARIA, KEN (2016-05-18). "#TRHK star Njugush and series producers Abel, Phil exit the show". The Sauce. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Samora, Mr (2021-10-18). "Local Film Grand Little Lie Rakes in Ksh 4M in less than a week". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Samora, Mr (2024-07-15). "Abel Mutua's 'Grand Little Lie' Now Streaming on Netflix". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Opondo, Agnes (2022-06-07). "Phil It TV's Film 'Click Click Bang' To Premiere Next Month". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- 1 2 Gichovi, Murugi (2023-10-08). "Kenyan Movie 'Click Click Bang' Is Now Streaming On Netflix". The Sauce. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ "Beyond roses and romance: Abel Mutua's Men's Conference 2025 redefines Valentine's Day". K24 Digital. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2024-04-29). "Must watch trailer: New Philit Productions dramedy Untying Kantai to premiere in May". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Manthi, Stanslaus (2024-12-09). "'Makosa Ni Yangu': Timely, impactful film but generic and safe". Business Daily. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ "How Abel, Phil made millions from their latest Sh12 million budget film". Nairobi News. 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ "3MenArmy, Abel Mutua podcast top most listened to in 2024". Nairobi News. 2024-12-05. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Mang'eli, Ivy (2018-12-04). "Production mogul Abel Mutua feted at Young Entrepreneur Awards". The Sauce. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ↑ Samora, Mr (2025-03-28). "AMVCA '25: Brian Munene and Abel Mutua Bag Multiple Nominations". KenyanVibe. Retrieved 2025-07-16.