Kenya Film Classification Board

03/09/2026

The Kenya Film Classification Board regulates audiovisual content for age-suitability and to ensure that children and/minors, as well as vulnerable adults, are protected from exposure to harmful or inappropriate content. via K24 TV https://k24.digital/entertainment/movies/movie-ratings-explained-how-kenyas-film-regulator-classifies-what-you-watch

Nelly Muluka H.E. Salim Mvurya Fikirini Jacobs Government of Kenya Spokesperson Felix Koskei John Njogu Njoroge State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Nairobi Film Centre

When picking a movie at the cinema or streaming a show at home in Kenya, those colour-coded age

02/09/2026

𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗮 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 – 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗙𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗜𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

As part of its commitment to creating a facilitative regulatory environment that spurs the growth of Kenya's film industry, the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), a State regulatory agency, continues to leverage its state-of-the-art Cine-Mobile Unit to enhance film literacy and consumer safety, showcase local films, and expand access to Kenyan content.

Since its launch, the Cine-Mobile Unit has become a transformative platform, taking film literacy and entertainment directly to communities while amplifying KFCB’s consumer safety awareness and literacy programmes.

The Unit features a 63-square-metre LED screen mounted on a hydraulic lift system, a power generator, and a high-capacity sound system, designed to facilitate viewing for up to 800 people.

Public and private sector institutions seeking an innovative platform for outdoor public engagement, film exhibitions, awareness campaigns, and community outreach can reach KFCB for inquiries or booking of the Cine-Mobile Truck via [email protected] or [email protected].

For more information about KFCB’s mandate, programmes, and services, visit our website via kfcb.go.ke or connect with us on our social media platforms. Nelly Muluka H.E. Salim Mvurya Fikirini Jacobs Government of Kenya Spokesperson State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Felix Koskei KBC Channel 1 TV K24 TV Standard Digital TV 47 Kenya Citizen TV Kenya Kenyans.co.ke

31/08/2026

𝗞𝗙𝗖𝗕 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝗿

In classifying audiovisual content, the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), a State regulatory agency, is guided by the Film Classification Guidelines established under the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap. 222. The Guidelines provide a framework for classification across six thematic areas, namely: Violence and Crime; S*x, Obscenity and Nudity; Occult and Horror; Drugs, Alcohol and Other Harmful Substances; Religion and Community; and Propaganda for War, Hate Speech and Incitement.

As the country approaches the electioneering period, KFCB cautions against the creation, possession, distribution, broadcasting, or public exhibition of audiovisual content that may promote propaganda for war, spread hate speech, or incite to violence.

The Board remains committed to working closely with other Government agencies and relevant stakeholders to safeguard public spaces from audiovisual content that may undermine peace and social cohesion, and to support a safe and peaceful public discourse while respecting freedom of expression.

The KFCB regulates audiovisual content for age-suitability and to ensure that children and/minors, as well as vulnerable adults, are protected from exposure to harmful or inappropriate content.

Members of the public are encouraged to report to KFCB, which is a trusted flagger, any audiovisual content deemed inappropriate via [email protected] for further action.
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28/08/2026

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable audiences from age-inappropriate and harmful audiovisual content. via https://k24.digital/entertainment/movies/kfcb-renews-commitment-to-protecting-children-from-harmful-audiovisual-content.
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The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children and other vulnerable audiences from

27/08/2026

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐮𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬: 𝐊𝐅𝐂𝐁’𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has reiterated its commitment to protecting consumers of audiovisual content, particularly children and other vulnerable groups, from exposure to age-inappropriate or harmful content.

Speaking on the 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, a channel that hosts interviews on topical issues, Kenya Film Classification Board's Head of Film Classification, Ms. Redemptah Amondi, highlighted the role of KFCB in "𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧” and explained that the Board classifies audiovisual content, including films, music, series, and commercials/advertisements, intended for public distribution and exhibition to ensure it is age-appropriate and conforms to Kenya’s culture, moral values, and national aspirations.

She further outlined the classification process, including the Film Classification Guidelines, which inform age ratings under the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap. 222, as well as the Self-classification Framework that allows broadcasters, Video-on-Demand (VOD), and Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms to self-classify material exhibited or streamed on their platforms, while KFCB provides training and monitors compliance.

For more information on KFCB’s mandate and the classification process, visit: https://kfcb.go.ke/classifying-film-and-broadcast-content.

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Nelly Muluka H.E. Salim Mvurya Fikirini Jacobs Njogu Wa Njoroge HSC Government of Kenya SpokespersonMinistry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy

26/08/2026

𝗞𝗙𝗖𝗕’𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼-𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮

Did you know that the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya, mandates the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) to regulate the creation, possession, distribution, broadcasting, and exhibition of audio-visual content in Kenya?

Under this mandate, KFCB is responsible for:

✅ Classifying films for age-appropriateness.

✅ Registering and licensing filmmakers, film agents, film distributors, and film exhibitors.

✅ Monitoring film content on distribution and exhibition platforms for compliance.

✅ Providing consumer guidance and advice on film viewership.

✅ Prescribing guidelines on film regulation in Kenya.

The regulation of audio-visual content safeguards Kenya’s culture, moral values, and national aspirations while protecting children and other vulnerable groups from exposure to harmful or inappropriate content.

For more information about KFCB’s mandate, programmes, and services, visit kfcb.go.ke or connect with us on our social media platforms.

24/08/2026

𝐈𝐂𝐘𝐌𝐈: 𝐊𝐅𝐂𝐁 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭

In collaboration with SekiBa Empire Limited, the Kenya Film Classification Board conducted a consumer awareness forum in Mombasa County under its Parental Digital Literacy (PADiL) Programme, empowering parents, caregivers, guardians, and child mentors with practical skills to promote safe and responsible media and digital content consumption and protect children from exposure to harmful audiovisual content.

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Nelly Muluka H.E. Salim Mvurya Fikirini Jacobs Government of Kenya Spokesperson Njogu Wa Njoroge HSC State Department for Children Services Kenya State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Carren Ageng'o Maseki Stephanie

22/08/2026

𝐊𝐅𝐂𝐁 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), a State agency under the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, in collaboration with SekiBa Empire Limited and in line with its consumer advisory function, conducted a consumer awareness campaign in Mombasa County targeting parents, caregivers, guardians, child mentors, and young creatives.

The campaign equipped participants with practical skills to make informed viewing choices, promote age-appropriate content, safely navigate digital platforms, and effectively use parental controls and safeguards to monitor and guide children’s access to audiovisual content across social media, television, and other media platforms.

Speaking during the sensitisation forum held at the Little Theatre Club, the KFCB team, led by the Mombasa Regional Manager, Ms. Yvonne Musyoki, urged parents, caregivers, and guardians to set screen-time limits, use parental controls, encourage children to consume age-appropriate content, engage them in open conversations about their online experiences and content consumption, and supervise their online interactions.

Recognizing that audiovisual content can influence audience behaviour, particularly that of impressionable minors, KFCB emphasized the collective responsibility of parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders to champion and advocate for safe media and digital spaces for children.

“While digital and traditional media provide children with opportunities to learn, create, and connect, they may also expose them to harmful and age-inappropriate content, underscoring the need to equip children with media safety skills and empower parents and mentors to guide and protect them,” Ms. Musyoki said.

The sensitisation formed part of KFCB’s Parental Digital Literacy Program (PADiL), an initiative implemented in collaboration with other Government agencies, the private sector, and other like-minded stakeholders to empower parents, guardians, and caregivers with practical skills and tools to guide their children in navigating the digital landscape safely and responsibly.

The forum also provided a platform for young creatives to showcase their talents and receive mentorship in theater training, creative expression, life skills, and mental health. The climax of the event was the showcase of a stage play titled “𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝟏𝟏:𝟒𝟑 𝐏𝐌,” highlighting the fragility of family life, children’s struggles, and the need to rebuild family values and strengthen relationships.
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20/08/2026

𝐊𝐅𝐂𝐁 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 & 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), a State agency under the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, and Cape Media Limited (TV 47 Kenya) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regulatory compliance, enhancing consumer safety, and creating an enabling environment for industry growth through enhanced collaboration.

The commitment was made during a strategic meeting held on Thursday, 20th August 2026, between the KFCB Management team, led by the Ag. CEO, Nelly Muluka, and Cape Media CEO, Mr. Mwenda Njoka, MBS.

The discussions focused on regulatory compliance and key areas of possible partnership, with particular emphasis on consumer protection and awareness initiatives aimed at promoting safe and responsible media consumption.

During the meeting, the Ag. CEO Nelly Muluka , highlighted KFCB’s regulatory mandate, programmes and key initiatives, including the Self-Classification Framework, the Parental Digital Literacy (PaDiL) Programme, KFCB’s state-of-the-art Cine-Mobile unit, and the Nairobi Film Centre, among others, all tailored towards creating an enabling environment to spur the growth of the film and broadcast industry.

While commending Cape Media (TV 47 Kenya) for complying with regulatory requirements and prioritising local content across its platforms, she reaffirmed KFCB’s commitment to working closely with broadcasters to promote responsible broadcasting practices and strengthen consumer protection mechanisms in line with the Board’s regulatory mandate.

To fast-track collaboration in the identified areas of mutual interest, a technical team comprising representatives from Kenya Film Classification Board and Cape Media (TV 47 Kenya) was formed, with timelines set ahead of signing of a formal agreement.

On his part, Mr. Njoka lauded KFCB for creating an enabling environment for stakeholders in the film and broadcast industry and its efforts to promote child online safety through the regulation of audiovisual content.

H.E. Salim Mvurya Fikirini Jacobs Brian Njogu Felix Koskei Government of Kenya Spokesperson Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy TV 47 Kenya

17/08/2026

𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲

Are you a parent, caregiver or guardian? Do you know who your child is interacting with online?

What about the content your child is accessing on social media, television and other media platforms?

With pupils currently at home for the August holidays, the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), a State Corporation under the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, in line with its Consumer Advisory function, urges parents, caregivers and guardians to monitor the audiovisual content accessed and consumed by children and guide them appropriately.

To promote safe media consumption among minors, KFCB further encourages parents, caregivers and guardians to set screen-time limits, use parental controls, promote age-appropriate content, engage children in discussions about what they watch, supervise their online interactions, and report suspicious or harmful content to KFCB via [email protected].

For more information about KFCB's mandate and programmes, visit www.kfcb.go.ke, engage with us on our social media platforms or use our Live Chat service. Nelly Muluka H.E. Salim Mvurya Fikirini Jacobs State Department for Children Services Kenya Government of Kenya Spokesperson Njogu Wa Njoroge HSC Watoto Watch Network Felix Koskei