Voice of State
Jul 16, 2026 · 46m
Director
James OngigeOverview
On the morning of Kenya's 1982 coup attempt, a trusted radio broadcaster is forced at gunpoint to announce the fall of his own government only to become the voice that helps restore it, as truth and power collide over the airwaves.
Cast of Voice of State
Adrian OpiyoLeonard Mambo Mbotela
Maxwel ThochoHezekiah Ochuka
Kasongo MuyanguMbotela’s Wife
James Junior OmareWainaina
Philip MachariaMajor General Mahamoud Mohamed- Alex NyanziRebel Soldier 1
- Felicia DebraMbotela's Sister
- Victor EmmanuelRebel Soldier 2
James OngigeLoyalist Soldier 1
Venah EzekielLoyalist Soldier 2- Hiram MwangiRebel Soldier 3
Crew of Voice of State
- James OngigeDirector, Writer, Producer, Cinematography, Editor, Colorist
Abraham JalengaProducer, Director of Photography, Location Scout
Peter WakoliExecutive Producer- Dennish OtienoExecutive Producer, Production Coordinator
- Michael OwinoSupervising Producer, Post Production Consulting
- Hiram MwangiAdditional Editing
- Victor EmmanuelAdditional Editing
- Agnes KishikiAdditional Editing, Continuity
- Yvonne GathoniCasting Director, Costumer
- Jamil AbdallaProduction Designer
Ednah NduoSound Recordist- Venah EzekielBoom Operator
- Raphael AnthonyGaffer
- Julius OchiengLocation Manager
- Richard OmacheTransportation Coordinator
- Denis OpiyoThanks
- Silvia OpiyoThanks
About Voice of State
What is Voice of State about?
On the morning of Kenya's 1982 coup attempt, a trusted radio broadcaster is forced at gunpoint to announce the fall of his own government only to become the voice that helps restore it, as truth and power collide over the airwaves.
When was Voice of State released?
Voice of State was released on July 16, 2026.
How long is Voice of State?
Voice of State runs 46 minutes.
Who directed Voice of State?
Voice of State was directed by James Ongige.
Who is in the cast of Voice of State?
The cast of Voice of State includes Adrian Opiyo (Leonard Mambo Mbotela), Maxwel Thocho (Hezekiah Ochuka), Kasongo Muyangu (Mbotela’s Wife), James Junior Omare (Wainaina) and Philip Macharia (Major General Mahamoud Mohamed).