Nyokabi Macharia is a Kenyan actress, director, producer, voice actor, and host. She has built a strong reputation across theatre, film, television, and animation, and is widely known for her work in Chaguo, Country Queen, County 49, and MaEmpress.
Profile Summary
| Full name | Nyokabi Macharia |
| Date of birth | May 1994 |
| Place of birth | Nakuru, Kenya |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actress, director, producer, voice actor, host |
| Net worth | 100,000 – 500,000 |
Early Life and Education
Nyokabi Macharia was born and raised in Nakuru, Kenya, in a family of four. She developed an early interest in performance while still in school, taking part in drama activities and gradually building confidence on stage.
She attended Carol Academy for primary school and Moi Forces Academy, Lanet, for secondary school. After that, she studied Public Relations at Daystar University, graduating in 2017.
She later went on to the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London, where she earned a master’s degree in Music Theatre.
Career
Nyokabi’s professional career began on stage, where she gained attention for her energy and versatility. One of her early notable theatre appearances was in Jesus Christ Superstar in 2017, and she later featured in productions such as Too Early for Birds: Brazen Edition and Tinga Tinga the Musical.
She moved into screen acting and quickly began building an impressive body of work. Her first TV role was in MaEmpress, and she later appeared in Selina, Crime and Justice, County 49, and Country Queen. She also gained recognition in voice acting through animated productions such as Big Mouth, Twende, and Super Sema.
Beyond acting, Nyokabi has also worked as a director and producer. During the pandemic, she co-founded Shorts From Africa with Nice Githinji, a creative platform that helped artists collaborate and create work in a difficult period.
She has also directed stage productions, showing that her interests go well beyond performance alone.
Personal Life
Nyokabi keeps her romantic life largely out of the public eye.
She has spoken warmly about her upbringing, her family, and the early support that helped shape her creative journey. She comes across as grounded, focused, and deeply connected to her work.
Filmography
| Title | Type | Role / Note |
|---|---|---|
| Chaguo | Film | Lead role; award-winning performance |
| Country Queen | TV series | Cast member |
| County 49 | TV series | Cast member |
| MaEmpress | TV series | First TV role |
| Selina | TV series | Cast member |
| Crime and Justice | TV series | Cast member |
| Big Mouth | Voice role | Voice actor |
| Twende | Voice role | Voice actor |
| Super Sema | Voice role | Voice actor |
| Jesus Christ Superstar | Theatre | Stage performance |
| Too Early for Birds: Brazen Edition | Theatre | Stage performance |
| Tinga Tinga the Musical | Theatre | Stage performance |
| A Book and Its Cover | Theatre / directing | Directed project |
| How to Have an Affair; A Cheaters’ Guide | Theatre | Shorts From Africa production |
Net Worth
Nyokabi Macharia’s net worth is estimated between the range of $100,000 to $500,000 based on her work as an actress, director, producer, voice actor, and host.
Awards And Nominations
Nyokabi won the Kalasha Award for Best Lead Actress in a Film for her performance in Chaguo. That remains her most visible individual screen award to date.
She has also received wider recognition through theatre. One of her stage productions with Shorts From Africa reportedly earned multiple nominations and won at the Kenya Theatre Awards.
