KFCB Cracks Down on PSV Entertainment Screens in Nationwide Child Protection Drive

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has stepped up compliance inspections of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) equipped with entertainment screens in a concerted effort to protect children from inappropriate audiovisual content during the long October–December school holiday.

The targeted PSV inspections are part of a national monitoring exercise by the State agency, which is mandated to regulate the audiovisual industry. As learners spend nearly two months away from school, their increased exposure to digital platforms including screens in public transport, streaming services, and online gaming heightens the risk of encountering age-inappropriate material.

In its advisory, the Board reminded all audiovisual content distributors, broadcasters, exhibitors and gaming platform operators of their legal obligation to comply with licensing and content classification requirements. The KFCB stated that ensuring children only access age-appropriate content is a shared responsibility.

Beyond the digital and transport spaces, the Board is urging parents and guardians to take an active role in child protection. The KFCB advises caregivers to prioritise children’s safety by actively monitoring media consumption, activating parental controls, and setting appropriate screen-time limits.

“Child protection does not stop when schools close for the holidays,” the Board noted, encouraging parents to engage children in conversations about what they watch and encounter online, while promoting educational and family-friendly content.

The KFCB further urged parents to remain attentive to their children’s activities, whereabouts, and peer interactions to shield them from harmful influences, including substance abuse and other vices that could negatively affect their development.

To ensure a safe holiday season, the KFCB is collaborating with other relevant Government agencies to intensify monitoring and compliance both online and offline. This includes inspecting audiovisual premises where children may be admitted and potentially exposed to adult content or illegal filming.