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About Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB)
Our Vision
To be a world-class film content regulator.
Mission
To safeguard the national values and norms through efficient, effective and professional film regulatory services.
OUR MANDATE
The Kenya Film Classification Board, a state corporation under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Ar... read morets is mandated by Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of Laws of Kenya to regulate the creation, broadcasting, possession, distribution and exhibition of films in the country with a view to promote national values and morality. The Kenya Information and Communications Act (KICA) further empowers the Board to
i) Impose age restrictions to ensure that content which depicts or contains scenes that are rated as adult or are of the language intended for adult audiences are not aired during the watershed period (between 5am -10 pm) and
ii) Enforce the programming Code for the free-to-air radio and TV services by ensuring that all programme and non-programme matter, namely commercials, infomercials, documentaries, programme promotions, programme listings, community service announcements and station identifications are classified before they air
FUNCTIONS
The Films and Stage Plays Act has empowered the Board to:
i.Regulating the creation, broadcasting, distribution, exhibition and possession of film and broadcast content by:
a.Classifying TV and radio programmes as stipulated in the Programming Code for free-to-air Radio and TV Services in Kenya
b.Classifying all non-programme matter, namely commercials, infomercials, documentaries, programme promotions, programme listings, community service announcements and station identifications.
c.Ensuring that content which depicts, contain scenes or are of the language intended for adult audience are not aired during the watershed period
d.Giving consumer advise by empowering film and broadcast content consumer with knowledge to make informed choices
ii.Registering and licensing film agents, local and international filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors.
iii.Prescribing and developing guidelines on film and broadcast content regulation in the country.
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
1.Reviewed Film Classification Guidelines to incorporate the requirements of the Constitution and cater for technological advancement and consumer preferences
2. Implemented strategies that have led to increased compliance to classification requirement for film and broadcast content
3. Implemented the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on Parastatal Reforms that consolidated all the regulatory functions at KFCB
4. Operationalized county based offices to take our services closer to the people
5. Enhanced our equipment for quality service delivery to our customers
6. Enhanced our visibility through sustained media and public campaigns
7. Carried out 26 major joint sensitizations throughout the country in the last 6 months with learning institutions, faith based organizations, security agencies, County governments, NGOs
8. Established collaborations both regionally and internationally
9. Supported the growth of the film industry by sponsoring different industry related activities such as Riverwood Awards
Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) Jobs in Kenya
Job Description:
The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible to the Board for the overall management and day to day administration of the Board. Specific duties and responsibilities shall entail:
REF: KFCB/HR/4/2023
Job Description
This is the highest grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible functionally to the Board and administratively to the Chief Executive Off
REF: KFCB/HR/5/2023
Job Description
An officer at this level will head the Information Communication Technology function of the Board. Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will
REF: KFCB/HR/6/2023
Job Description
This is the highest grade in this cadre. Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Formulating and implementing strategies and policies for procurement of g
REF: KFCB/HR/7/2023
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail:
Formulating and implementing strategies and policies for procurement of goods and services Processing payments;
REF: KFCB/HR/8/2023
Job Description
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-
Processing payments;
Preparing and compiling financial reports;
Application of Generally Accepted Accounting P
Job Description
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
Licensing the film operators;
Maintaining the licensing registers;
Compiling the performance reports;
Assis
REF: KFCB/HR/10/2023
Job Description
Work at this level will entail:
Ensuring that letters are appropriately filed and marked to action officers;
Controlling and opening of files and updatin
REF: KFCB/HR/11/2023
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities will entail:-
Driving a vehicle as authorized;
Carrying our routine checks on the vehicles cooling oil, electrical and brake
REF: KFCB/HR/2/2023
Job Purpose:
Assist in the examination and classification of films in accordance to the Film and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222.
Responsibilities;
Examine and cl
REF KFCB/HR/1/2023
Job Description:
The duties and responsibilities shall include the following:
Providing advice, interpretation and enforcement for Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222, of th
No of Positions: 3
REF: KFCB/HR 1/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 6
Job Purpose: To assist in implementing processes, guidelines and activities for executing the f
REF: KFCB/2/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 6
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Purpose: Responsible for assisting in implementing the film and bro
REF: KFCB/HR/9/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 6
Job Purpose: Provide an independent, objective assurance to the Board on effectiveness of Risk Management, Internal
REF: KFCB/HR/12/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Job Grade: KFCB 7
Job Purpose
To assist execution of Board’s mandate of regulating possession, public exhibition and di
No of Positions: 2
REF: KFCB/HR/3/2022
Terms of Service: Permanent & Pensionable
Grade: KFCB 8
Job Purpose: To assist in implementing the film and broadcast content regulation policies, gu
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