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| KFCB chair Njogu wa Njoroge |
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) chairman, Njogu wa Njoroge, has ordered the notices issued to content creators in Kenya to be withdrawn. KFCB chair Njogu wa Njoroge has said the film regulator will call for a meeting to engage content creators. A day ago, TUKO.co.ke reported top content creators were served with demand letters requiring them to pay licences in line with respective Acts. KFCB changes tune after threatening YouTubers Many YouTubers, including notable personalities like Njugush, Jacky Vike alias Awinja, Abel Mutua, MC Jessy and others, took to social media to blast the film regulator. They termed the move unfair and meant to harm the milestones the content creators had made in the country. Njoroge, via his official Facebook page, noted that the film regulator will find a way to engage all stakeholders. He wrote: “Our content creators should be supported all the way. They should be encouraged and supported 100%. We should be training our youth on monetisation, and we are deliberate on that matter. I have directed the management to withdraw the notices and organise an engagement with all the stakeholders. We should be talking about thousands of opportunities, if not hundreds of thousands of jobs, in the digital media.” Here are some of the reactions from social media users: @Joy Nyaks said: “Some of us, it’s the only job we have, and it’s not a simple journey with no support nor guidance from the government.” @Hannahk Wainaina said: “They should also be advised to pay the taxes and register themselves.” @Mwaniki Mwariri said: “Well done. Next time you guys collaborate. Management should consult the board before issuing such critical directives.” @Kibe Ruhiu said: “As it should. They need to be encouraged to do more.” @Duncan Kimiti Snr said: “Wakate license like any other income generating business in this country.” @Paxton David Maingi said: “They deserve all the support available but must be regulated. Some content is against our cultural beliefs and practices.”
by Amondi Aroko