This archive report was first published on 29 August 2019.
Kenya's conservative pseudo-Christian elite may be pleased with Ezekiel Mutua's latest antics, but the reality is that the Kenya Film Classification Board Chief Executive has once again stuck his nose where it doesn't belong.
Published on August 29, 2019, Mr. Mutua's role is to classify films and rate them according to age and appropriateness, not to dictate what music is played in public spaces.
While the lyrics of certain songs may not be the most educative for young minds, it's not Mr. Mutua's job to police them. Instead, he should focus on his actual mandate and leave the music to those who are responsible for it.
Historically, banning something has only served to increase its popularity, and the 'think of the children' argument is a tired and worn-out excuse for censorship.
So, what's really going on here? Is Mr. Mutua trying to call for more protocols in terms of what children are exposed to, or is he simply trying to justify his own existence and line his pockets with stolen pay?
