On the subject of regulation, the board has a mandate by implication to regulate 'all' visual content aired in kenya via whatever media so long as its for public consumption, i.e, mass media. On the subject of understanding, the initial meeting will most likely to establish jurisdiction, understanding of formats, roles and mode of self regulation already in place. On the subject of DSTV, the initial partnership with KBC at inception should have covered assimilation of ratings and standards of broadcast. my 2 cents. On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 11:49 AM, Mwendwa Kivuva via kictanet < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
+1 Muchiri Nyaggah on adding local content to offerings by NetFlix.
You know what, KFCB's mandate becomes nil if streaming becomes mainstream and they cannot regulate that content. When that day comes, we will ask for KFCB to be disbanded because they will have become irrelevant. That means they can only regulate local content, and what comes through traditional media (radio, TV, and DVD sales), but they cannot regulate streaming which will bypass all those other platforms in the coming years. KFCB here is trying to remain relevant and push it's head above the water in the deep ocean that is the internet. Of course KFCB's interference on online businesses is now a censorship issue, making us look more like some countries in Easter Europe and Asia.
One eminent scholar was asking last week what will happen to our social values after allowing NetFlix in our borders. For example, our laws are very clear on issue of homosexuality and porn.
Very interesting debate. I don't envy the guys at KFCB.
So can we now expect meetings with YouTube, Vimeo etc to be on the cards in the coming months?
Meanwhile, I think this might be an opportunity for KFCB and its peers on the continent to lobby Netflix to accommodate local content…since they are in a boardroom and what not.
Muchiri
On 11 Jan 2016, at 8:23 AM, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Fortunately for them Netflx has agreed to meet them. I understand they are meeting this week. Would be interesting how far both parties are willing to go to censor some content deemed undesirable for Kenyans.
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On 10 Jan 2016, at 4:34 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
@Gichuki, I agree with you on the issue of understanding. I think KFCB needs to get a brief on how Netflix works, including exploring what local and international regimes exist for the management of online broadcasts.
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Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2016 14:43:59 +0300 Subject: Re: [kictanet] Netflix to be regulated by KFCB in Kenya From: kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> CC: chuksjonia@gmail.com <mailto:chuksjonia@gmail.com> To: ggithaiga@hotmail.com <mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com>
I think we have a big problem with Kenya Government and Agencies not understanding how cyber works. How can you regulate streaming? Can someone please train them or get younger guys who understand cyber to sit in their board meetings.
On 8 Jan 2016 20:32, "Ali Hussein via kictanet" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote: :-)
The more things change...
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On Jan 8, 2016 8:20 PM, "Ngigi Waithaka" <ngigi@at.co.ke <mailto:ngigi@at.co.ke>> wrote: :-) Thought so too...
And guess, who else has over 18+ free channels that are never regulated? Youtube, Vimeo, Hulu.... All these rely on self-regulation i.e Parents etc
And so, Netflix launches its goodies in Kenya this week *Wednesday* and on *Monday* coming week, they have a *date* with the regulator...
Quickest ever date with Kenyan bureaucracy.... Just how smooth can you be...! :-)
@Walu, Can you add *level* playing field for all content providers into that *list*
On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 8:06 PM, Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke <mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> wrote: :-)
As far as I know DSTV is not 'regulated'. Besides, remember that KBC is a major stakeholder in DSTV..:-)
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On 8 Jan 2016, at 8:02 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi@at.co.ke <mailto:ngigi@at.co.ke>> wrote:
Ali,
Any idea how DSTV is currently regulated? I can't seem to ever remember an instance where anything DSTV broadcasted was regulated by KFCB...
I am actually thinking we'll get another Equitel<->Safcom fight with
On 11/01/2016, Muchiri Nyaggah via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: the
dominant player claiming that SIM Overlays are the "...current home of insecurity..." (Just incase Safcom would like to know; that was sooo lame)
In this instance, it's most likely going to be, "...Netflix is here to mess with our morals :-)..."
On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 7:48 PM, Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke <mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> wrote: Ngigi
Interesting question. My question to KFCB is:-
What makes them think they can regulate Netflix when they have been unable to Regulate torrents?
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On 8 Jan 2016, at 7:41 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi@at.co.ke <mailto:ngigi@at.co.ke>> wrote:
Ali,
I am actually aware that you can now watch Netflix while IN Kenya without having to use those VPN accounts...
Does that mean Netflix is operating IN Kenya and hence can be regulated?
Suppose I stream Fifty Shades of Grey, which is currently banned in Kenya by KFCB, from a Netflix Server hosted in the US, does that require regulation?
Rgds
On Fri, Jan 8, 2016 at 7:16 PM, Ali Hussein <ali@hussein.me.ke <mailto:ali@hussein.me.ke>> wrote: Ngigi
Netflix is available in Kenya from yesterday.
Good luck to KFCB trying to regulate them.
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On 8 Jan 2016, at 7:07 PM, Ngigi Waithaka via kictanet <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke <mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>> wrote:
Hi Listers,
I just came across this
http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Netflix-should-be-subjecte...
< http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Netflix-should-be-subjecte...
Looks like the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) wants to regulate Netflix.
I then wonder, is Netflix IN Kenya or is it allowing Kenyans to access it?
When I think of DSTV, which I think is broadcast from SA, every film classification is as per the classification in SA. I don't think I have ever seen a film that implies a classification criteria that involves KFCB.
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