Fred Wendo - Kenyan Screen Writer

“… it feels like I’m contributing to people’s lives by writing, so that’s why I became one.”

Photo: © 2021 Arjen Westra

He calls himself a screenwriter and a filmmaker since 2016. He lives in Nairobi. This Kenyan sees his writing as a God given gift and: “The one thing I do best with the least effort.” Despite that, or should we say thanks to that, he has a strong motivation: “… it feels like I’m contributing to people’s lives by writing, so that’s why I became one.” Meet screenwriter/filmmaker Fred Wendo.

• Hello Fred, how are you at the moment?

I’m fine. Doing okay. Thank you.

• Could you introduce yourself to us?

My name is Fred Wendo. I’m a scriptwriter and filmmaker.

• Since when do you call yourself a screenwriter and filmmaker?

I’d say since 2016. Though, I began writing way earlier than that for stage plays.

• Are you a member of the Kenyan Scriptwriters Guild?

Yes, I am.

• Why?

Because I wanted to be in an environment where I can learn and grow as a scriptwriter. This was the best available option, so I joined.

• Are there any benefits?