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.