KFCB has directed Alex Kasau Katombi to remove his latest music video.
The regulator says Katombi released the video without the required licence or classification and has enlisted Google Kenya to help remove it.
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has ordered Alex Kasau Katombi to remove his Wikend music video immediately. The directive covers YouTube and other digital platforms over content the regulator describes as sexually explicit.
In a statement dated Friday, October 16, 2026, the board outlined its concerns about the Kamba Benga musician’s release. It cited nudity, indecent exposure and sexual scenes, alongside depictions of substance abuse, drinking and tobacco use.
KFCB said these elements made the production unsuitable for general exhibition. It also raised concerns about access by children and other vulnerable audiences online.
Wikend music video faces classification scrutiny
Beyond its objections to the content, the board flagged alleged failures to meet licensing and classification requirements. It said routine compliance monitoring established that Katombi had released the video without the necessary approvals.
The regulator cited the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap. 222, as the legal framework governing those requirements. Its concerns therefore cover both the material in the video and its distribution without prior classification.
KFCB seeks Google Kenya’s help
To enforce the directive, KFCB said it had partnered with Google Kenya to secure the video’s removal. The action targets Katombi’s YouTube channel and other distribution platforms that minors could access.
The board also said it was working with relevant law enforcement agencies and digital platforms on enforcement. Its statement described efforts to take the video down, rather than confirming completed removal.
Board urges parents to monitor online viewing
Alongside the removal order, KFCB reminded content creators that artistic freedom carries responsibilities under Kenyan law. It warned against producing and distributing audiovisual material that breaches the country’s regulations.
The regulator also called on parents, guardians and caregivers to monitor children’s viewing more actively. It highlighted online platforms, where children can readily encounter material unsuitable for their age.
Katombi has built a following in the Kamba Benga music scene through his releases. The directive now places his latest video under scrutiny over both its content and compliance with classification rules.
