Stacy Chepkoech, one of the young actors featured in Poo Ngetunyo Comedy, has received a Ksh200,000 cash prize after emerging second in the Kids Got Talent category during the third edition of the KMFA Awards.
The organisers announced that Stacy was among three young winners recognised for their outstanding talent, with overall winner Man Kibor taking home Ksh300,000, while Joy Marvel, who finished third, received Ksh100,000.
In a statement on Sunday, July 26, 2026, KMFA congratulated the winners and wished them success in their education, saying the awards were intended to support and encourage young talents.
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The organisers explained that they opted to reward the winners with cash prizes instead of school fees sponsorship following the death of the awards’ patron.
“KMFA made a decision to include them in the cash prize category instead of school fees sponsorship after the sudden departure of our beloved Patron. May his soul continue resting in eternal peace,” the statement read.
The organisers also announced that the fourth edition of the KMFA Awards will continue with cash awards for winners in the Kids Got Talent category.
According to KMFA, the upcoming special edition will honour the late patron while continuing to celebrate and nurture young talent across the country.
The awards are expected to recognise outstanding performers while providing financial support to encourage the growth of emerging talents.
“KMFA made a decision to include them in the cash prize category instead of school fees sponsorship after the sudden departure of our beloved Patron. May his soul continue resting in eternal peace 🙏”
Talent recognition
The recognition marks another milestone for Stacy, whose performances in Poo Ngetunyo Comedy have made her one of the country’s emerging child entertainers.
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Her success at the KMFA Awards highlights the growing influence of young creatives in Kenya’s entertainment industry.
Looking ahead, KMFA announced that the fourth edition of the awards will retain cash prizes for the Kids Got Talent category.
“This category in this years’ – 4th Edition, our Special Edition that will be honouring our late patron and celebrating talent, will have winners receiving cash awards, ” KMF stated.
Dubbed a special edition, this year’s event will honour the late patron while continuing the awards’ mission of celebrating and nurturing young talent.
The KMFA Awards have become a platform for identifying and rewarding promising young performers, providing both recognition and financial support to help them pursue their education and artistic ambitions.
