The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) through its North Rift Regional Office has arrested gospel artist William Getumbe over indecent.
In a statement on Tuesday, March 12, KFCB said the controversial artist was arrested after the lapse of a seven-day demand notice issued to him for violating Sections 4 and 12 of Cap 222 governing the creation, possession, distribution, and exhibition of audio-visual content in Kenya specifically in the 'Yesu Ninyandue' music video.
“The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) through its North Rift Regional Office, Eldoret, and with the support of Police from Kapsoya Police Station have arrested and detained Gospel artiste William Getumbe over non-compliance with the Films and Stage Play Act, Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya,” read the statement in part.
Getumbe will be arraigned in Court on Wednesday, March 13, and be charged with filming without a license which contravenes Part II, Section 4 of Cap 222, and distribution and exhibition of unclassified audio-visual content in breach of Part III, Section 12 of the Cap 222.
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The gospel artist will also face charges of distribution, public exhibition, and possession of 'obscene' cinematograph films and public exhibition of indecent shows/performances tending to corrupt morals contrary to Section 181 (1) (a) and (e) of the Penal Code.
KFCB called on members of the public to report any instances of 'indecent content distributed or exhibited via social media platforms and other broadcast channels for appropriate action to be taken.
“The Board appeals to members of the public to desist from circulating inappropriate audio-visual content that the Board has flagged, as doing so will result in legal action,” KFCB added.
The board on February 29 ordered Getumbe and Chris Embarambamba to pull down their latest songs ‘Niko Uchi’ and ‘Yesu Ninyandue’ from all media platforms.
