# We Are Not The Machine

> Telling stories of outsiders, rebels, changemakers

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- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Categories: [Content Marketing](https://agencysource.com/categories/content-marketing), [Translation & Localization](https://agencysource.com/categories/translation-localization), [Video Production](https://agencysource.com/categories/video-production)
- Services: Video Production, Transcription, Translation
- Team size: 2 - 9
- Hourly rate: $100 - $149 / hr
- Minimum project: $1,000+
- Founded: 2016
- Website: https://www.wearenotthemachine.com
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## About

We Are Not The Machine is a Kenya-based, female-led production company founded by News Emmy and Peabody-nominated producer Toni Kamau.

We provide end-to-end service production across Kenya and East Africa for international broadcasters, platforms, and independent production companies. Our team supports global clients with local producing expertise, trusted networks, and on-the-ground execution that meets international editorial and production standards.

Our services include local producing, research, casting, access, logistics, permits, crew sourcing, location management, and field production for factual, branded, and narrative projects. We specialize in complex shoots involving sensitive subjects, remote locations, and tight timelines.

Our service production clients include Bloomberg, Microsoft GitHub, Voice of America, and independent U.S.-based production companies. Our work has aired on Bloomberg, ARTE, PBS, BBC, and CCTV Africa, and has supported projects premiering at leading festivals including Sundance and Hot Docs.

We combine deep regional knowledge with a cinematic, detail-driven approach, making us a trusted local partner for stories produced in Africa for global audiences.

Previous Works: How Drones and Open Source are Building Maps for Refugees Description: In one of Africa's largest refugee camps, an incredible tech-for-good story is unfolding. See how UNHCR and the local community in Kakuma are using community-flown drones, AI, and open source tools on GitHub to create the first-ever detailed maps of their home. This vital data is the first step in building a sustainable future. Role: Crew, Service Production Client: Majority Films (USA) Watch Here: https://youtu.be/EHccwVnNK4c?si=kOvZRd4sPDWiRAI- Run For Your Life (Bloomberg Investigates) Description: In 2021, Agnes Tirop broke the women's 10,000 meter world record. Five weeks later, she was dead. Bloomberg Investigates examines her murder and the threat of violence for other Kenyan runners.

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