Film making has been on the brink of rising in Kenya in the recent times.
Any person with access to a camera now days qualifies to be a photographer in Kenya.
But enough of the games.
“The attention of the Board has been drawn to numerous incidents of persons engaging in filmmaking activities in the country without obtaining filming licenses from the Board as required by law.”
The Kenya Film and Classification Board as issued a 14 day ultimatum to unlicensed film makers.
According to KFCB CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutual, it is within the law for any person engaging to filming activities to be licensed.
“llegal/Unauthorized filming, particularly in public places, is a clear contravention of the Films and Stage Plays Act and poses serious security threats to the country.”
He has expressed concern that some illegal filming has helped terrorist among other criminal activities to gain information which has helped them execute their plans.
“Films can be used by criminals to gather info’ and navigate targeted spots. Illegal filming in public places must not be allowed. KFCB appeals to @PoliceKE & other security agencies to apprehend anyone filming without a license from the Board.”
Dr Ezekiel Mutua has therefore given the National Police Service a go a head to arrest any person operating without a license.