Chris Wamae
Chris Wamae is a Kenyan filmmaker recognized for his contributions to documentary filmmaking. He was arrested alongside three others in relation to the controversial BBC documentary 'Blood Parliament,' which has ignited discussions about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in Kenya.
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Chris Wamae was arrested alongside three other filmmakers for allegedly publishing false information.
'Blood Parliament': Police allegedly installed spyware on filmmakers' devices
Kenya· 2025-09-10
Chris Wamae is one of the filmmakers linked to the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary who was granted bail pending investigations.
Filmmakers linked to shocking documentary released on bailKenya· 2025-05-07
Chris Wamae was one of the four filmmakers arrested by the DCI.
Release BBC filmmakers' equipment, phones, DCI toldKenya· 2025-05-07
Chris Wamae was one of the four filmmakers arrested in connection with the BBC documentary 'The Blood Parliament'.
Outcry as DCI detains equipment from crew behind BBC's 'The Blood Parliament'Kenya· 2025-05-07Chris Wamae is one of the filmmakers linked to the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary who was granted anticipatory bail.
'Blood Parliament': Four filmmakers granted Sh10,000 anticipatory bailKenya· 2025-05-07Chris Wamae was one of the filmmakers arrested in connection with the production of BBC's Blood Parliament.
Uproar over arrest of filmmakers linked to 'Blood Parliament'Kenya· 2025-05-03
Chris Wamae was one of the four film producers arrested under unclear circumstances.
Press Freedom day is far from free, Rights groups sayKenya· 2025-05-03Chris Wamae was one of the filmmakers arrested in connection with the production of BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary.
Filmmakers behind 'Blood Parliament' expose released after public uproarKenya· 2025-05-03