KFCB Hosts Al-Hajaar TV Officials for Discussions on Self-Classification

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has reiterated its commitment to enhancing collaboration with broadcasters to promote responsible broadcasting practices, strengthen consumer protection mechanisms, and scale-up awareness initiatives that empower the public to make informed viewing choices.
Speaking on Monday, 16 th March 2026, during a meeting with representatives from Al Haajar TV Kenya, who paid a courtesy call on the Board, Mr. Marcos Masiga, KFCB’s Ag. Licensing Manager acknowledged the key role broadcasters play in the film ecosystem.
He noted that collaboration is aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance and providing the necessary interventions to support the growth of the film and TV industry.

Through initiatives such as self-classification, Mr. Masiga said that KFCB is actively engaging broadcasters to empower them to classify their content for age-suitability in line with regulatory requirements.
He added that the Board is continuously onboarding broadcasters of audio-visual content meant for public consumption onto the self-classification programme and providing the necessary training and support.
“Our key focus as a regulator is to protect children and other vulnerable members of society from exposure to age-inappropriate content through the regulation of film and broadcast content,” Mr. Masiga added.
On his part, Mr. Salim Muhammed, Head of Productions, Al-Hajaar TV Kenya, lauded KFCB for spearheading the self-classification process and other interventions and expressed the station’s commitment to onboarding.

Representatives from Al-Hajaar TV were also guided through the five levels of film regulation—creation, broadcasting, possession, exhibition, and distribution, as well as the Film Classification Guidelines, among other initiatives of the Board.
The meeting also explored ways of strengthening collaboration between KFCB and Al- Hajaar TV Kenya, particularly in consumer awareness and other industry-related activities.
KFCB is a State agency under the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, mandated by the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap.222, to regulate film and broadcast content in the country. The key objective of this regulation is to protect children and vulnerable adults from exposure to harmful audio-visual content.
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