Get ready for bold moves and belly laughs as Kenyan stars Jacky Vike and Mammito Eunice lead Inside Job, a homegrown crime comedy premiering on Netflix this June. Directed by Tosh Gitonga, the film follows two hilarious yet determined cousins who resort to theft in the name of family justice—serving up wit, heart, and a dose of chaos.
Highlights:
- Inside Job premieres on Netflix June 14, directed by Nairobi Half Life’s Tosh Gitonga.
- Jacky Vike and Mammito Eunice star as cousins who plot a daring heist.
- The film tackles injustice with humor after their mother is fired without a pension.
- It’s Gitonga’s third Netflix collaboration under his Primary Pictures banner.
- The script is penned by Tanzanian screenwriter Angela Ruhinda.
Main Story:
Kenya’s comedy elite is taking center stage in Inside Job, a Netflix original set to premiere on June 14. The film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tosh Gitonga, known for Nairobi Half Life and Volume, and introduces a unique blend of humor and social justice.
At the heart of Inside Job are Jacky Vike and Mammito Eunice, who play cousins pushed to the edge when a powerful businessman cruelly fires their housekeeper mother (or aunt) without compensation. Fueled by love, loyalty, and a bit of recklessness, the pair embarks on a not-so-perfect heist to reclaim what they believe is owed.
Jacky Vike, best known for her breakout role in Papa Shirandula and more recently Click Click Bang, brings grit and emotion to the role. Her co-star Mammito, a fan favorite on the Kenyan comedy circuit, brings her signature sass and spontaneity to the film. Their on-screen chemistry is bound to steal the show—and maybe a safe or two.
Supporting them are a dynamic cast that includes Shiksha Arora, Elyas Moshkwani, Irene Kariuki, and Dominic Mutemi Musyoka, ensuring a fresh, local vibe that celebrates Kenya’s storytelling talent.
The screenplay comes from Angela Ruhinda, a Tanzanian talent known for Binti and Married to Work. She describes Inside Job as “a fun, crime comedy about two cousins who will do anything for each other—even commit a crime.” With its balance of mischief and heart, the film leans into the absurdities of injustice while still packing laughs.
Greenlit by Netflix in 2022, the movie joins a rising wave of African content that’s captivating global audiences—and putting East African stories on the map.
