[kictanet] Netflix to be regulated by KFCB in Kenya

Mon Jan 11 12:14:46 EAT 2016

I think this comes as an opportunity for us to welcome Netflix and have the
help us promote local content(which we have been singing for ages now).

For licensing Netflix, I do not know what KFCB is trying to achieve, and
most importantly do they understand how Netflix works in the first place or
is this just a stunt some GOK bodies pull to just show how busy they are.

Waiting to see how this will work out.

On Mon, Jan 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM, Muchiri Nyaggah via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> 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 at 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 at 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.
>
> Rgds
> GG
>
> ------------------------------
> Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2016 14:43:59 +0300
> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Netflix to be regulated by KFCB in Kenya
> From: kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke
> CC: chuksjonia at gmail.com
> To: ggithaiga at 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 at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
> :-)
>
> The more things change...
>
> Ali Hussein
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> On Jan 8, 2016 8:20 PM, "Ngigi Waithaka" <ngigi at 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 at 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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>
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> On 8 Jan 2016, at 8:02 PM, Ngigi Waithaka <ngigi at 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 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 at 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 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 at 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 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.
>
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