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TUM Vice Chancellor Applauds KFCB for Empowering Filmmakers

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The Vice-Chancellor, the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), Professor Leila Abubakar, has lauded the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) for empowering content creators through the Creatives in Arts and Film Literacy Program (CAFIL). Speaking during the CAFIL forum at the Technical University of Mombasa on Thursday 26th September 2024, Professor Abubakar said that empowering creatives is key to promoting the creative economy which she said contributes largely to Kenya’s socio-economic development. “We thank the KFCB and the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund (SASDF) for initiating the CAFIL program that is focused on helping creatives to showcase and monetize their talents,” she stated. Professor Abubakar noted that the role of creative arts in the economy cannot be underrated, underscoring the need for stakeholders to work together to spur the growth of the sector. She further commended the KFCB and other regulators in the Creative economy for developing
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Government Launches Social Health Authority and Boosts Foreign Relations and Blue Economy

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By Jane On September 25, 2024, Government Spokesperson, Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura, addressed the nation at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), unveiling several major initiatives that aim to transform healthcare access, strengthen international relations, and boost the blue economy. Social Health Authority: A New Dawn for Universal Health Coverage The government has launched the Social Health Authority (SHA) as part of its Bottom-Up Economic Transformational Agenda (BETA Plan) to ensure universal health coverage for all Kenyans. SHA addresses the shortcomings of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), which relied heavily on contributions from employed individuals, leaving many without sufficient healthcare financing. SHA is structured around four key pillars: sustainable health financing, a robust supply of healthcare products and technologies, an adequate healthcare workforce, and comprehensive health information systems. New legal frameworks, inclu
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KFCB Assures Creatives of Its Commitment to Support the Growth of the Film Sector

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The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has assured film practitioners and industry stakeholders of its commitment to ensuring a conducive regulatory environment that will spur the growth of the creative economy. While addressing creatives drawn from Embu County and its environs during the Creatives in Arts and Film Literacy Program (CAFIL), at the Marvel Hotel, on Monday 23rd September 2024, KFCB’s Ag CEO Paskal Opiyo said that the Board has proposed the review of various regulatory frameworks that once ratified will make obtaining licenses easier for filmmakers, as well as promote the ‘ease of doing business for the industry stakeholders. The CAFIL Program is an initiative of the KFCB in partnership with the Sports, Arts, and Social Development Fund (SASDF) and is tailored to empower creatives in Arts and Film to create content that upholds Kenya's cultural values while safeguarding children from exposure to inappropriate audio-visual content. Th
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KFCB Unveils Regulators' Handbook for Film Practitioners

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The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) in collaboration with other industry stakeholders has developed a regulatory handbook for creatives and film practitioners in Kenya. The handbook, is a guide for creatives, as it provides the relevant information they need to know in pursuit of their creative works. Speaking during the Creative in Arts and Film Literacy (CAFIL) Program, held at the Hotel Konste, on Thursday 19th September 2024, Mr. Marcos, Masiga, the KFCB’s Ag. Manager, Licensing, urged creatives to take advantage of the information in the regulatory handbook for their benefit. Mr. Masiga further revealed that the KFCB in partnership with stakeholders has developed a draft Incentives Framework for Film Practitioners that seeks to promote the local film sector. Themed: #UsaniiSafe4All, the KFCB’s CAFIL Program, which will also be rolled out to other regions, seeks to empower creatives in Arts and Film to create content that upholds Kenya's cultural
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KFCB Urges Creatives to Leverage on Government Opportunities for Growth

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The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has urged upcoming creatives to leverage on the various initiatives under the Talanta Hela, as well as other empowerment programs being implemented by various Government agencies for socio-economic empowerment. Speaking during a stakeholder’s engagement forum in Kisumu County, on 16th September 2024, KFCB’s Ag. Chief Manager, Corporate Services, Ms. Nelly Muluka, pointed out that the Government has rolled out various programs aimed at helping creatives showcase and monetize their talents. Ms. Muluka indicated that the KFCB has anchored its programs to the fifth pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), and other relevant Government programs in a bid to create a facilitative regulatory environment for creatives to showcase and monetize their talents. “We are committed to ensuring that we provide the necessary interventions to creatives to help them monetize their talents,” she said, adding that the KFCB wil
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Cane Spirits: The Hidden Gems of Kenyan Alcoholic Beverage Scene

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By Davis Changalwa. In the heart of East Africa, where tradition meets modern and contemporary culture, cane spirits have maintained their place as a popular drink of choice in moments and occasions that call for a celebration. Distilled from sugarcane, these spirits are more than just beverages—they represent the culture, history, and changing consumer tastes and preferences. While the global spotlight is largely on whiskey, vodka, and gin, cane spirits in East Africa have carved out a distinctive niche.  They are versatile, affordable, and deeply embedded in local culture. In Kenya, Kenya Cane has evolved beyond a brand—to become a symbol of national pride. visitors seeking an authentic Kenyan experience, choose the brand for its legacy and Kenya heritage, resonating across generations and leading the market with a 57% share. Today, sugarcane, the main raw material for Cane spirits remains a vital food crop in tropical and subtropical regions, including Central and S
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Isaac Mwaura: Government to Focus on Youth Employment in Public Sector

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By Grace Mwende  Government Spokesman Hon. Isaac Mwaura has announced that President William Ruto's administration has designated 46,000 vacant positions in the public sector exclusively for the youth. This initiative is part of the government's effort to boost youth involvement in government roles. To further this goal, the government is encouraging those aged 60 and above to retire, creating more opportunities for younger generations to enter the public sector. This strategy reflects the administration's broader mission to ensure that Kenya's youth have a significant role in shaping the nation's future. Hon. Mwaura urged the youth, particularly those from the Gen Z demographic, to remain patient and trust that President Ruto is attentive to their needs and aspirations. During the weekly press conference, Mwaura also highlighted the importance of supporting the inclusive government formed by President Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, emphasi
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