Eric Omondi demands apology from KFCB in 14 days, threatens to remove CEO from office
Kenyan comedian and activist Eric Omondi has called for an official apology from the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) acting CEO over recent regulations targeting YouTubers. The comedian’s demand follows the issuance of notices that required content creators to get their YouTube channels licensed, content approved before uploading and other regulations. In an interview with […]
2mbili advocates for content creation governing body
Comedian cum digital creator Andrew Duncan Oduor, popularly known by his stage name 2mbili has advocated for digital content creation governing body days after Kenya Film Classification Board(KFCB) license saga. Speaking during an interview at K24TV, the comedian said that it’s important for digital creators to be under a regulatory body that monitors the kind […]
‘Musiniulize license’- Salasya tells KFCB as he prepares to launch his YouTube channel
Mumias East Member of Parliament Peter Salasya has pleaded with the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) ahead of his YouTube channel‘s official launch. Taking to his official Instagram account, the first-time lawmaker disclosed that he would launch his YouTube channel dubbed ‘Salasya TV’ on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and asked his fans to subscribe as […]
Outrage as content creators slam KFCB over new demands
Kenyan YouTubers are up in arms following new directives from the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) requiring them to obtain licenses, have their content approved before uploading and other regulations. The notices have elicited reactions among big content creators, including Mammito, Abel Mutua, Mulamwah, Jacky Vike, lifestyle influencer Natalie Tewa, Blessed Njugush, and YY Comedian […]
KFCB orders Embarambamba’s song to be pulled down
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has ordered the pulling down of unrated and inappropriate content circulating on diverse media platforms. In a statement, KFCB said that artistes Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe’s latest songs have violated the Films and Stage Plays Act. “The song titled ‘Niko Uchi’, which is purported gospel, invites ridicule to […]
KFCB threatens action against content creators ‘turning social media into digital brothel’
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has raised an alarm over an increase in misuse of social media platforms in the country. Addressing the press on Wednesday, April 26, KFCB acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Christopher Wambua said some content creators had turned the applications into ‘digital brothels’ with lewd content shared from 10:00 pm […]
KFCB cracks whip on movies containing homosexual content
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has banned movies that contain content that promotes LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer). Speaking at an interview with a local radio station, the acting KFCB CEO Christopher Wambua stated that movies with the said content that is prohibited by the 2010 constitution remain outlawed. “The country’s laws do […]