YESU NINYANDUE HITMAKER WILLIAM GATUMBE ARRESTED OVER INDECENT CONTENT

Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB), with assistance from police from the Kapsoya Police station in Eldoret, have arrested and detained gospel artist William Getumbe.

In a statement released on X, KFCB announced the arrest of Getumbe for failure to comply with the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222 of the constitution. His arrest follows the expiration of a seven-day demand notice due to violations of Sections 4 and 12. 

“Getumbe’s arrest comes after the lapse of a seven-day ‘Demand Notice’ issued to him for violating Sections 4 and 12 of Cap 222 governing the creation, possession, distribution, and exhibition of audio-visual content in Kenya, specifically the creation, distribution, and exhibition of the blasphemous ‘Yesa Ninyandue’ music video, among others,” reads in statement.

Gatumbe was arraigned in court on Wednesday, 13, March 2024 to face charges of filming without a license, distribution possession, and public exhibition of obscene cinematograph films and public exhibition of indecent performances contrary to Section 181 (1) (a) and (e) of the Penal Code.

“We also encourage members of the public to report to KFCB any instances of ‘indecent’ content distributed or exhibited via social media platforms and other broadcast channels for appropriate action to be taken. Further, the Board appeals to members of the public to desist from circulating inappropriate audio-visual content that the Board has flagged, as doing so will result in legal action.”