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

Slide 02

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?

Global Demand for African Content: Netflix, Prime Video, and Showmax are actively seeking authentic African stories that travel globally
Cyber Threats Are Real: Kenya is a tech hub and faces real cyber security challenges—this taps into current fears
Youth Audience Hungry for Representation: Gen Z in Kenya wants to see themselves as heroes, not sidekicks
Binge-Worthy Format: Cliffhanger-driven episodic structure proven by Money Heist, Lupin, Breaking Bad
Budget-Friendly Premium Content: High production value without Hollywood budgets—filmed entirely in Kenya
Franchise Potential: Can expand to 5+ seasons, spin-offs, international adaptations

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What Makes This Irresistible?

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100%

Kenyan Authenticity

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12

Episode Cliffhangers

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Global

Market Appeal

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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

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

Invisible Threat: No bombs, no guns—just codes, corruption, and calculated chaos
Nation-State Resources: Military-grade malware, government connections, unlimited funding
12 Targets: Airports, banks, hospitals, water, power—everything that keeps Kenya running
The Twist: The Squad aren't fighting them—they're unknowingly helping by becoming perfect scapegoats

Slide 07

Season 1 Structure (12 Episodes)

Episode	Title	Key Event
1	The Glitch	Hospital attack; squad forms; they're framed
2	The Trap	Survive sniper; stop water poisoning
3	First Blood	Maddo captured; virus at rally
4	Infected	Kevo quarantined; twin extraction
5	Ghost Protocol	Discover "Day Zero"; go off-grid
6	The Mole	Identify Senator; moral dilemma
7	Betrayal	Senator killed; framed for murder
8	Divide and Fall	Ciru leaves; Bobby nearly dies
9	Reunion	Discover Covenant identities
10	The Countdown	Five heists; internet shuts down
11	Day Zero	Kenya collapses; suicide mission
12	We Are Guardians	Truth revealed; Covenant arrested

Slide 08

Comparable Success Stories

Show	Success	Our Edge
Money Heist	69M+ viewers globally	We add cyber-thriller + African context
Lupin	Top 10 in 70+ countries	Younger cast, more relatable
Squid Game	1.65B hours viewed	First African cyber-thriller at this scale
Blood & Water	Renewed 4 seasons	Older 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

100% Kenyan Crew: Train local talent, build sustainable industry capacity
Real Locations: Embu County, Nairobi streets—no studio builds, authentic settings
Guerrilla Filmmaking: Mobile rigs, natural light, practical effects over VFX
Local Cast: Mix of known talent + fresh faces from drama schools
Community Involvement: Use real Embu residents as extras
Agile Schedule: 6-day shoot weeks, 14-week production per season

Slide 11

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)
        

Slide 12

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)

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Long-Term Franchise Value

5-Season Arc Already Mapped: Each season escalates—regional threats to global cyber warfare
Spin-Off Potential: Each squad member can anchor their own series
Format Rights: Sell concept for adaptation in Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania
Merchandising: Apparel, graphic novels, mobile game tie-ins
Tourism Impact: Embu County becomes filming destination
Youth Engagement: Coding bootcamps, cyber security workshops tied to show's themes

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            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

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Created by Kelvin Njogu

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

Authentic Voice: Created by a Kenyan who understands the culture, language, and social dynamics intimately
Proven Story Structure: 68-page pilot complete, tested for pacing and cliffhangers
Budget Discipline: Every creative decision made with production economics in mind
Network Connections: Relationships with local crew, casting directors, location scouts in Embu/Nairobi
Passion: Mission to prove Kenyan stories can dominate globally

            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.
        

Slide 15

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

Youth Inspiration: Shows young Kenyans as brilliant, capable heroes—not victims or sidekicks
Cyber Security Awareness: Educates viewers about real digital threats facing Kenya
Job Creation: 150+ jobs during production; builds capacity in Kenyan film industry
Embu Economy Boost: Production spending benefits local businesses (accommodation, catering, transport)
Gender Representation: Strong female leads (Nyambura, Ciru, Wanjiku) break stereotypes
Language Pride: Celebrates Swahili and Sheng' as languages worthy of premium content
Global Perception: Changes how the world sees Kenya—from "safari destination" to "tech hub with compelling stories"

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