The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has cautioned parents and guardians against allowing their children to watch or listen to harmful content.
KFCB North Rift Manager Emanuel Mbutu is now asking the parents and guardians to closely monitor what their children will be watching on television, social media, or listening to on radio, especially during this festive season.
Mbutu also wants parents to offer the right direction to the children on the kind of content they should be consuming.
“Ensure children are guided and directed on what to watch, listen to, and do,” Mbutu advised.
He pointed out that it was important to monitor children at this period they are at home, as what they consume will impact their future lives.
According to the KFCB North Rift Manager, songs, videos or any other kinds of material that contains violence, crime, sex, and nudity are harmful to children.
“These contents are unacceptable, as well as others that talk about substance abuse, foul language that encourages propaganda for war, hate speech, and incitement,” Mbutu said.
The KFCB officer further urged content creators, artists, broadcasters, film distributors, and film exhibitors to be responsible and ensure there is no exposure of harmful content to children.
He expressed the need for them to be professional, a move that will help safeguard the welfare of children and their virtues.
Mbutu also expressed concerns over misuse of Social Media, a platform he noted was the major source of harmful content.
“Social media, in our own opinion, has been the major source of the harmful content and we ask for close monitoring and guidance by stakeholders,” he said.
KFCB also called on Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) to always focus on playing content that is not inappropriate, and one that will not embarrass parents traveling with children.
“I would like to ask travelers to report the vehicles that may be playing harmful content and necessary action will be taken,” noted the KFCB North Rift Manager.
