Abel Mutua
Abel Mutua | |
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| Born | August 28, 1986 Kenya |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, scriptwriter, content creator, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Role as Freddie on Tahidi High; co-founder of Phil-It Productions |
Abel Mutua, also known as Mkurungenzi (born August 28, 1986), is a multifaceted Kenyan professional recognized for his work as an actor, scriptwriter, content creator, and entrepreneur. He became widely known for his role in Tahidi High and is a co-founder of Phil-It Productions alongside Philip Karanja.
Career
Abel gained significant recognition playing the character Freddie on Tahidi High, which was broadcast on Citizen TV. Prior to departing in 2016, he was the scriptwriter for The Real Househelps of Kawangware aired on KTN.
He authored the movie Grand Little Lie, which initially premiered on the Phil-It Productions website before being shown in Nairobi cinemas in 2021. This film later made its debut on Netflix in 2024. Additionally, Abel wrote Click Click Bang, which premiered at Nairobi Cinema Hall in July 2022 and subsequently became available on Netflix in October 2023.
On February 14, 2024, Abel hosted a conference focused on men's roles in combating gender-based violence towards women. That same year, he penned the dramedy Untying Kantai, which premiered on Showmax on May 9. He also released the film Makosa Ni Yangu through the Phil-It Productions website. Furthermore, Abel's podcast, The Mkurugenzi Podcast, ranked as the third most popular podcast in Kenya on Spotify during 2024.
Awards and recognition
Abel received recognition at the Young Entrepreneurs Awards in 2018.
In 2025, he earned a nomination for Best Writing in a TV Series for the dramedy Untying Kantai at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
Personal life
Abel entered into marriage with Judy Nyawira in 2015. Together, they have a daughter named Mumbua.
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