Kena and Ziki long for something more. Despite the political rivalry between their families, the girls resist and remain close friends, supporting each other to pursue their dreams in a conservative society. When love blossoms between them, the two girls will be forced to choose between happiness and safety. Inspried by Monica Arac de Nyeko's 'Jambula Tree', which chronicles a story of two girls in love in Uganda, 'Rafiki' challenges deep rooted cynicism about same sex relationships among actors, crew, friends, and family in Kenya.—sydsauce