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Kenya: The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) Corporate Communications Manager, Nelly Muluka, has urged upcoming local creatives to take advantage of the various Government Programmes in the Creative sector for commercialization and monetization of their talents.
Nelly Muluka was speaking during the roll-out of the Creatives in Arts and Film Creation Digital Literacy (Cafil) Programme in Eldoret, Uaisin-Gishu County, flanked by officers from KFCB’s North Rift Regional office, among other participants, on Tuesday, 24th October 2023.
The Board’s Cafil Programme seeks to empower creatives in arts and film content creation to create content that upholds Kenya’s cultural values while safeguarding children from exposure to inappropriate media content.
“The Cafil also seeks to empower digital content creators to effectively utilize and monetize their artistic works on digital platforms as well as create awareness on the effects of media content and emerging technologies on vulnerable populations, especially children,” said Nelly Muluka.
Through the programme, the Board also aims to sensitize creativity on what constitutes creating appropriate film content for different age groups for responsible digital parenting and appropriate viewing practices.
Nelly Muluka reiterated the KFCB’s commitment to supporting initiatives geared towards identifying and nurturing talents among the youths in the Creative sector for job opportunities and wealth creation.
The event saw students from the University of Eldoret, Eldoret Polytechnic, Elgon View College and Cambridge College, among other institutions, showcase their diverse creative talents.
Yesterday, the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB through the Western Regional office) participated in the Mashujaa cross-country challenge race at the Masinde Muliro University grounds on Saturday, 21st October 2023.
Themed: Racing against drugs and alcohol abuse, the racing challenge, organized by NACADA in partnership with the office of the Regional Police Commander, saw the participation of corporations, the County Government of Kakamega and youths drawn from the larger western region.
The KFCB Western Region team represented the Board and articulated the Board’s mandate as well as sensitizing participants on the Board’s other initiatives and programmes.
The team leveraged the opportunity to amplify the day’s theme under the thematic area of ‘drugs and substance abuse’ as used in classifying film and broadcast content.