JANGA SQUAD

Kenya's First Cyber-Thriller Series

12 Episodes × 40 Minutes

Action-Thriller | Crime | Drama | Suspense

Setting: Embu County & Nairobi, Kenya

Language: English, Swahili, Sheng'

Written by Kelvin Njogu

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The Logline

When five misfit youth hustlers accidentally uncover a coordinated cyber-terrorist plot to collapse Kenya's infrastructure, they become the country's most wanted—and its only hope.
Think: Money Heist meets Mr. Robot meets Lupin — but authentically African, grassroots, and shot guerrilla-style in Kenya.
Slide 03

Why This Show, Why Now?

Slide 04

What Makes This Irresistible?

🎯
100%
Kenyan Authenticity
🔥
12
Episode Cliffhangers
🌍
Global
Market Appeal
💰
High
ROI Potential
The Secret Sauce: Authentic Kenyan voices + Universal thriller structure = Content that resonates locally AND sells internationally
Slide 05

The Squad (Our Heroes)

KEVO (25)
The Leader / IT Specialist
Former IT student haunted by his father's mysterious death. Strategic genius who drives the mission.
NYAMBURA (23)
The Hacker
Self-taught coder. Sarcastic, witty, fiercely loyal. The tech genius who decodes the enemy's plans.
MADDO (27)
The Muscle / Martial Artist
Karate black belt seeking revenge for his sister's death. Pure intensity.
CIRU (22)
The Con Artist
Street-smart hustler. Master of disguise. Can talk her way into—or out of—anywhere.
BOBBY (24)
The Wheelman / Mechanic
Boda boda rider who knows every shortcut in Embu. Comic relief with serious skills.
WANJIKU (24)
The Medic / Intern Nurse
Fresh nursing graduate learning trauma medicine in real-time with YouTube and courage.
Slide 06

The Enemy: THE COVENANT

🎭

A shadowy network of five powerful Kenyans orchestrating a coordinated cyber-attack to collapse Kenya's infrastructure and install a puppet government.

Slide 07

Season 1 Structure (12 Episodes)

EpisodeTitleKey Event
1The GlitchHospital attack; squad forms; they're framed
2The TrapSurvive sniper; stop water poisoning
3First BloodMaddo captured; virus at rally
4InfectedKevo quarantined; twin extraction
5Ghost ProtocolDiscover "Day Zero"; go off-grid
6The MoleIdentify Senator; moral dilemma
7BetrayalSenator killed; framed for murder
8Divide and FallCiru leaves; Bobby nearly dies
9ReunionDiscover Covenant identities
10The CountdownFive heists; internet shuts down
11Day ZeroKenya collapses; suicide mission
12We Are GuardiansTruth revealed; Covenant arrested
Slide 08

Comparable Success Stories

ShowSuccessOur Edge
Money Heist69M+ viewers globallyWe add cyber-thriller + African context
LupinTop 10 in 70+ countriesYounger cast, more relatable
Squid Game1.65B hours viewedFirst African cyber-thriller at this scale
Blood & WaterRenewed 4 seasonsOlder demo (18-45) with thriller edge
Slide 09

Target Audience & Market

Primary Audience
18-45
Male & Female
Kenya Population
54M
Growing middle class
African Diaspora
200M+
In US, UK, EU
Streaming Growth
+40%
Annual in Africa
Slide 10

Production Strategy

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Budget Breakdown (Season 1)

Pre-Production KSh 4.5M
Principal Photography KSh 23M
Cast KSh 11M
Post-Production KSh 8.3M
Music & Score KSh 3.2M
Marketing KSh 5.1M
Contingency (10%) KSh 5.8M
TOTAL SEASON 1 KSh 60.9M
Cost Per Episode: ~KSh 5.1M (comparable to top African productions with Hollywood storytelling)
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Revenue Potential & ROI

Netflix/Showmax Licensing KSh 102M - 192M
Free-to-Air TV Rights (Kenya) KSh 19M - 32M
International Distribution KSh 38M - 77M
Merchandising & Branded Content KSh 13M - 26M
Festival Prizes & Grants KSh 6.4M - 13M
POTENTIAL REVENUE KSh 179M - 340M
Projected ROI: 195% - 458% (before Season 2-5 sales, format rights, remakes)
Slide 13

Long-Term Franchise Value

🚀 This isn't just a show—it's a movement. Proof that Kenya can produce world-class content that competes globally.
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Why We're The Right Team

✍️

Created by Kelvin Njogu

Kenyan screenwriter passionate about authentic African storytelling that competes on the global stage

Current Status: Pilot script complete (68 pages). Series bible outlined. Episodes 2-12 summaries ready. Written by Kelvin Njogu. Ready for the right production partner.
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Production Timeline

Month 1-2: Financing secured, final casting, location locking 8 weeks
Month 3-5: Principal photography (12 episodes) 14 weeks
Month 6-7: Post-production (editing, color, VFX, sound) 8 weeks
Month 8: Marketing campaign, festival submissions, press 4 weeks
PREMIERE READY: 8 Months
Launch Strategy: Drop all 12 episodes at once (binge model) OR release weekly (build anticipation)—platform partner decides based on their data
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Beyond Entertainment: Social Impact

LET'S MAKE HISTORY
Kenya's story. Global stage.

Ready to Discuss:

📧 Email: kelvrambo@gmail.com

📱 Phone: +254 704 998 027

✍️ Written by: Kelvin Njogu

📄 Full 68-page Pilot Script Available

🎬 Series Bible & Episode Summaries Ready

"Sisi ndio walinzi. We are the guardians."

— Kevo, Episode 12

ASANTE SANA

Thank you for your time and consideration

JANGA SQUAD isn't just a pitch—it's a movement. It's proof that African stories, told authentically with global production standards, can dominate streaming platforms worldwide.

We're ready to make this happen. Are you?

Contact Kelvin Njogu:

📧 kelvrambo@gmail.com

📱 +254 704 998 027

📄 Pilot script, series bible, and detailed budget breakdown available

🎬 Let's change the game together