Kiwani: The Movie

Kiwani: The Movie is a 2008 Ugandan drama film directed and produced by Henry H. Ssali, a prominent Ugandan journalist turned filmmaker. The film stars Juliana Kanyomozi, Hannington Bugingo, Allan Tumusiime, and Flavia Tumusiime in leading roles. The movie tells a tale of cheap tricks used by thieves and pickpockets on the streets of Uganda's capital city, Kampala, the lives of university students and corporate personalities entangled.

The title "Kiwani," a Luganda term meaning "fake" or "fraud," reflects the film’s central theme of deceit. Premiering on April 30, 2008, at Speke Resort Munyonyo’s Victoria Hall, the film marked a significant milestone in Uganda’s emerging film industry, showcasing local talent and addressing urban social issues.