Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua has commended the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for impounding a matatu decorated with offensive graffiti, citing it as an outrage of public decency.
NTSA was notified of the matatu’s obscene graffiti which was against the content regulation guidelines for Public Service Vehicles (PSVs).
The agency responded accordingly and Mutua praised its quick action in a statement on Facebook.
He wrote, “We have been authoritatively informed by NTSA that the matatu that was reported to us as having sexualized and offensive graffiti has been impounded and the number plates taken off as the Authority follows up the legal procedures to curb the indecent behavior.”
According to the KFCB boss, the board is not against the thriving informal sector enterprise of the Matatu Culture but will not tolerate offensive elements that promote gross indecency.
He warned, “I want to thank the NTSA through its Director-General, Mr George Njao, for the swift action and support. Any PSV with inappropriate content through graffiti or music videos is hereby warned to immediately remove such content and comply with our content regulation guidelines for public service vehicles."
" Our Regional officers across the country are working with the NTSA and police to curb the distribution of unrated content and unpalatable graffiti in PSVs," Mutua added.
He urged the youth to respect public decency and be responsible for the messages they communicate to the public through art ncluding through graffiti on PSVs.
He noted," To this end, the Board will collaborate with NTSA to enhance public awareness campaigns and support the law-abiding PSV operators. We are also working with DJs to compose content that is rated for public consumption in PSVs.”
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