Famous content creators Njugush, YY Comedian, Mammitto, Mulamwah, Natalie Tewa, Jacky Vick alias Awinja and Abel Mutua have led Kenyan content creators to protest the new Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) guidelines.
KFCB issued new rules and requested the Kenyan content creators to comply with them within 14 days, failure to which they will face the law. Kenyan Content creators had previously protested digital tax in the previous financial year.
In a letter written to Eunice Mammitto, KFCB accused her of not acquiring the requisite filming licenses from the board. The board further reminded her that the section 4 of the act requires all content creators to have filming licenses.
Additionally, the board reminded her that section 12 states that all films of classes distributed within Kenya must be examined by the board and a certificate of approval provided to them.
Mammito lamented the board for making their filming harder. Jacky Vike said that the board decided to start regulating them the moment they experienced international recognition, increased job creation and positive content creation.
She blamed the body for staying dormant only for them to arise now. Jacky also stated that KFCB did not consider to have a sit with the content creators implying the evil nature of their plans.
Abel Mutua, popularly known as Mkurugenzi, was not left behind in this online protest. Mkurugenzi reacted by tagging KFCB through his posts and saying that he is shocked to receive such guidelines.
Eddie Butita in the U.S.
Njugush, who is also a You Tuber, said that sending the video to the bard may be challenging especially if it is a trending story. He asked KFCB to clarify whether they are seeking more money or gagging. KFCB had requested that once a person shoots a video clip, he should send it to them first for them to approve it. Previously, YouTube content creators used YouTube own checks to approve content.
KFCB new rules came barely a year after President Ruto revealed that some content creators like Eddie Butita and Njugush earn more than him. This happened during the Kenya National Drama Festival State Concert at State House.
The two comedians, who were present at the function, encouraged young creators to be creative and trust the process. Ruto asked Kenyans not to look down upon content creators as they earn a lot of money.
Eddie Butita earned himself a lot of respect from the president. On the President’s visit to the U.S, Butita accompanied him as a part of the entertainment industry team. Butita’s main aim was to come up with ways on how to improve the entertainment sector.
