Stream East Films

Stream East —Your entrance to Eastern African cinema

Stream East is a premiere streaming platform dedicated to showing high-quality films and TV shows from Eastern Africa. Whether you are in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Malawi, Zambia, Zanzibar, or elsewhere in the world, discover the authentic African story at your fingertips.

Developed by East African creatives, Stream East gives audiences a voice for regional filmmakers, giving them a comfortable viewing experience.


Search for unique African stories

Stream East provides a rich library of titles in East styles—drama, romance, action, inspirational, horror, and more. Local filmmakers representing various cultures and stories of Eastern Africa have designed every title, from ideological indie films to thrilling blockbusters.


Pay-as-You-Go- No subscription is required

You have the freedom to watch content at your convenience. Users can rent individual films at affordable prices (e.g., UGX 1,000 per film) through Stream East's pay-per-view model. You can enjoy cinematic access at your own pace, without any hidden fees or monthly subscriptions.


Multilingual and accessible

Stream East caters to a variety of viewers by providing access to both regional and global audiences in English and other languages.


Seamless cross-platform experience

See it on mobile, tablet, or desktop. Stream East is adapted for smooth navigation and playback on equipment, giving you flexibility wherever you are.


Made for creators, operated by field

Stream East was launched with the support of UNESCO and the International Fund for Cultural Diversity (IFCD) as part of a mission to revive the East African film industry. Filmmakers maintain the ownership of their content while earning directly from ideas—empowering local economies and preserving cultural identity.

Stream East is more than just one streaming app—this is a cultural movement.
Re-adding that platform, how African stories have been seen and described as valuable.


Download now and start the best streaming of East African cinema—anytime, anywhere.