Kenyans will soon need a license to post videos online

guest · May 28, 2018

Kenyans will soon need a license to post videos online
May 28, 2018
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A new law is set to come into effect from May 28th, 2018 in Kenya regarding the publishing and broadcasting of any videos for public consumption. Specifically, the Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) states that, according to the law, anyone in Kenya broadcasting any videos for public viewing (including on social media and the Internet) will be required to have a filming license.

Those who fail to register for a filming license with the KFCB face imprisonment or a fine.

Many Kenyans have criticized this regulation and some have stated it amounts to censorship considering how the general public will not necessarily be interested in getting a filming license. The punishment, likewise, is also harsh. However, it will be near impossible for the KFCB to enforce and monitor this in a scalable way.

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