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Introduction<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has invited public comments on its draft framework on the regulation of distribution and exhibition of content in Kenya (the \u201cFramework\u201d). KFCB is established under the Film and Stage Plays Act (Cap 222) to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of films in Kenya.<\/p>\n

The proposed Framework will apply to entities engaged in exhibition and distribution of audio-visual content to the Kenyan public. These entities (together the \u201ccontent distributors\u201d) are envisioned to include broadcasters, Video-on-Demand Services (VODs), Over-the-Top Services (OTTs), and digital content creators, distributors, exhibitors and aggregators with a significant number of followers, subscribers, viewership and output of content in Kenya. Under the Framework, content distributors with a physical presence in the country will be treated as operating in Kenya.<\/p>\n

The Co-regulation Framework<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Framework proposes a three-tier regulation structure as follows:<\/p>\n