TV Director Grace Kahaki Breaks New Ground as International Emmy Awards Juror for 2026

Popular TV director Grace Kahaki, has been selected to serve as a juror for the 2026 International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (International Emmy Awards).

In a statement, Kahaki said she was honoured to be named a juror, “Deeply honoured to be selected as a juror for the 2026 International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Awards @iemmys. As a juror, I had the privilege and responsibility of helping evaluate and select some of the best television programs from around the world an experience that was both insightful and incredibly rewarding.”

She added that African storytellers continue to have an important voice on the world stage, “As a Kenyan Film Director, it means a great deal to have my voice recognised and included among industry professionals shaping conversations around excellence in global television. Thank you to the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for this meaningful experience.”

Kahaki and her business partner Philippe Bresson have worked in Kenya’s television and film industry under Insignia Productions for over 15 years. Their work has earned multiple accolades, including Best TV Drama and Best Director at the 2026 Kalasha Awards.

She  joins fellow Kenyan documentary filmmaker King Muriuki as a 2026 Emmy juror. Actor Paul Ogola previously served as an Emmy juror in 2022.