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ProcedureEdit

Apply Online

  1. Individuals intending to operate an Online Content/Film Distribution need to apply for an Online Content/ Film Distribution license to the Kenta Film Classification Board (KFCB). This can be done online by visiting the Kenya Film Classification Board Website.
  2. Upon visiting the Kenya Film Classification Board Website homepage scroll to down to the mid of the page and click on the Online Licensing Tab to proceed to the KFCB online portal.
  3. Upon entering the KFCB online portal’s homepage, the applicant needs to click on the “Create Account” tab to register with KFCB or Log into their KFCB online account using either their Username, ID number, Passport number or Business number
  4. To register for a KFCB account, provide the required information and click on the “Register” Button to register the account.
  5. A prompt message will appear informing the applicant that they have successfully registered their account. Click on the “Log in” button to enter the KFCB portal so as to make the application.
  6. Upon entering the KFCB portal select the Film Distributor option and click on the “New Application” tab. This will take the applicant to the “Film Distributor Application” page where they can continue with the application process.
  7. Fill in the required information, these include,
    • Business name
    • Business Type (Select Online Content Distributor)
    • Contact addresses
    • Physical address
    • Name and Nationalities of Directors
    • Name of exhibition
    • No of seats and number of screens.
    • Sources of movies
  8. After filling in the required information, accept the terms and conditions and click on the “Submit Application” Button to proceed to the next page.
  9. The next step involves making the application payment. Upon entering the next page, which is the “Application Payment” page, make the payment through using the instructions given. The application fees for the Online Content Distribution license is Ksh 3,000. Payments can be made through, the following avenues
    • M-Pesa
    • Cheques
    • EFT
    • Bank Deposit
    • RTGS
  10. Once the payment has been made, select the payment mode, enter the enter the Transaction Ref Code/No and upload proof of payment receipt and click on the “Submit” button.
  11. Upon entering the next page, which is the “Film Distributor Application Status” page, click on the “Generate Invoice” button. This will cause an invoice to be generated and downloaded which the applicant can save for reference.
  12. In this page, the applicant can check the status of their application.
  13. Once approved, a .pdf copy of their license will be availed in their KFCB account for download by clicking on the “Generate License” button. A hard copy of the license can be picked from the KFCB office near the applicants location.
  14. The applicant should carry proof of identification when collecting the license.
  15. The processing time is within 15 minutes of submitting a complete application.


Apply In-Person:

  1. To apply for an Online Content/ Film Distribution license in Kenya, the applicant has to contact the Kenya Film Classification Board offices to make the application.
  2. Here the applicant will be given an application form by a film licensing officer to fill and submit.
  3. The applicant is to indicate in the form that they intend to operate an Online Content/ Film Distribution.
  4. Fill in the application and attach the required documents. A list of the can be found under the "Required Documents" section of this page.
  5. Submit the filled in application form and required documents to the Film licensing officer and pay the required application fees. The application fees to be paid can be found under the "Fees" section of this page or use the following Link.
  6. Submit the payment receipt to the film licensing officer, for review of the Online Content/ Film Distribution license application.
  7. The licensing officer may, in his discretion, issue or refuse to issue the Online Content /Film Distribution license.
  8. Upon successful review the licensing officer will issue the Online Content/ Film Distribution license.
    • The processing time is within 15 minutes of receiving a complete application.
  9. Carry proof of identification when collecting the application.



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Required DocumentsEdit



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) - Head Office,
Uchumi House 15 Floor
P.O. Box 44226-00100, Nairobi,
Tel: 0711 222204/ 0777753355 /020 22 50600
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: contact link

KFCB Portal ; Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any person / individual wishing to operate an Online Content/ Film Distribution to the public or a section of the public, are eligible to make the application.



FeesEdit

  • Online Content/ Films Distribution License fee is Ksh. 3,000.



ValidityEdit

  • The license is valid for one year.



Documents to UseEdit



Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

  • The applicant gets the license within 15 minutes.



Related VideosEdit

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type="website">video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the "&" inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M" Video ID is "Y0US7oR_t3M".



InstructionsEdit

Terms and Conditions

  • Pornographic distribution not allowed
  • All Provisions in Cap 222 Laws of Kenya must be complied with



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of Company/Proprietors
  • Address / Telephone NO.
  • Town/Centre
  • Name (s) of Director (s) of the company and their Nationalities:
  • Name of exhibition
  • Number of CD’s DVD’s and video stapes on shelves.
  • Sources of movies
  • No. of employees engaged or to be engaged
  • Details of any other film distributions operate elsewhere in Kenya
  • Nearest Police Station
  • Chief’s Office
  • Nearest County Office



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Anyone wishing to distribute content/ films in Kenya must register with the KFCB to get an Online Content Film Distribution license.
  • It is illegal to distribute films/content online without a distribution license.



Information which might helpEdit

  • A film distributor is any person who sells, supplies, or lets for hire; offering or agreeing to sell, supply or let for hire, or cause or permit to be sold, supplied or hired within Kenya.
  • The KFCB regulates film distribution by registering distributors to ensure they operate within the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222.
  • Anyone distribution a film must register with the KFCB to get a distribution certificate.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit



OthersEdit

  • The Kenya Film Classification Board, a state corporation under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts 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 Films and Stage Plays Act has empowered the Board to:

  • Regulating the creation, broadcasting, distribution, exhibition and possession of film and broadcast content by:
    • Classifying TV and radio programmes as stipulated in the Programming Code for free-to-air Radio and TV Services in Kenya
    • Classifying all non-programme matter, namely commercials, infomercials, documentaries, programme promotions, programme listings, community service announcements and station identifications.
  • Ensuring that content which depicts, contain scenes or are of the language intended for adult audience are not aired during the watershed period
    • Giving consumer advise by empowering film and broadcast content consumer with knowledge to make informed choices
  • Registering and licensing film agents, local and international filmmakers, distributors and exhibitors.
  • Prescribing and developing guidelines on film and broadcast content regulation in the country.




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