Not long ago Netflix was launched in Kenya and 129 other countries,
Netflix allows a user to stream unlimited television series and movies. While some Kenyans were sharing their excitement on social media due to the free one month subscription. Kenya Film Classification Board Firm opposed the launch claiming that the content may threaten national security.
The KFCB released a statement today affirming it has the capacity to regulate Netflix as per The Films and Stage Acts Cap 22 that gives the authority power to regulate creation, broadcast, distribution, possession and exhibition of audiovisual content in the country. KFCB cites its mandate of ensuring content distributed in Kenya respects and values its cultural and national values to which it states some of the content on Netflix fails to meet its and ratings. The board absolves itself stating that content showing in Kenya should be regulated by the body irrespective of the mode of transmission.
The board further stated that some of the content on Netflix stating it is likely to corrupt the values of children as well as threaten national security. The board has stated it is looking towards coming up with policies to regulate Netflix's content as well as DSTV and GOTV
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