The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) now says that gospel singer William Getumbe has been arrested over indecent content.
In a letter seen by the Star, acting KFCB chief executive Nelly Muluka said the arrest follows the close of a seven-day demand notice that had been issued to him for violating the Films and Stage Play Act.
He was arrested in Eldoret on Tuesday and will be arraigned on Wednesday.
“The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) through its North Rift Regional Office, Eldoret and with the support of Police from Kapsoya Police Station have arrested and detained Gospel artiste William Getumbe over non-compliance with the Films and Stages Play Act, Cap 222 of the laws of Kenya,” KFCB said.
Getumbe is famed for the song ‘Yesu Ninyandue’.
Muluka, in the statement, added that Getumbe will face three charges including filming without a license, which contravenes Part II, Section 4 of Cap 222.
He will also be charged with, “Distribution and exhibition of unclassified audio-visual content in breach of Part III, section 12 of the Cap 222.”
“Distribution, public exhibition, and possession of ‘obscene’cinematograph films and public exhibition of indecent shows/performances tending to corrupt morals contrary to Section 181 (1)(a) and (e) of the penal code.”
KFCB called on members of the public to report any cases of indecent content distributed or exhibited on social media.
The board also affirmed its position against the production and distribution of indecent content.
