[kictanet] Netflix to be regulated by KFCB in Kenya

[Ali Hussein]

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 at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> 
> Hi Listers,
> 
> I just came across this
> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Netflix-should-be-subjected-to-local-rating-standards/-/539550/3025624/-/br9ipaz/-/index.html
> 
> 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.
> 
> -- 
> Regards,
> 
> Waithaka Ngigi
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