Embaramba and Getumbe in trouble as KFCB pulls down their songs.

The Kenya Film Classification Board ( KFCB) has threatened to take legal action against Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe over the spread of inappropriate content on their song.

After numerous scrutiny from the board, they concluded that their latest songs could cause danger to the young generation.

Chris Embarambamba’s song titled “ Niko Uchi” sparked controversy for its purported gospel theme. The KFCB argues that the song ridicules the Christian religion.

Moreover, the song contains nudity, and vulgarity and promotes violent and imitable behaviours which the young generation especially children once exposed to will taint their behaviour.

William Getumbe’s track “Yesu Ninyandue” also drew criticism for its sacrilegious nature and potential to offend religious sensitivities.

In an official statement that was issued yesterday, KFCB acting CEO Nelly Muluka identified Embarambamba and Getumbe’s works as violating the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya.

The law mandates the examination and approval of all content before public distribution or exhibition.

Nelly said; “The song titled: ‘Niko Uchi’, which is purported gospel invites ridicule to the Christian religion, also contains nudity, vulgarity. It has further been noted that some of the artist’s dancing styles are violent and others present imitable behaviour, which if copied by children/minors, can be dangerous and disastrous,”.

The KFCB also issued demand letters to Embarambamba and Getumbe, instructing them to remove any inappropriate content from their respective platforms. 

Failure to comply will result in legal repercussions as outlined in the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222.

They also reached out to various platforms and urged them to pull down the content from the two individuals.

“A demand letter has been issued to (Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe) to pull down any inappropriate content from their various platforms failure to which, they will face the law in line with the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 of the Laws of Kenya,” said KFCB, further adding, “Letters have been issued to relevant platforms to pull down the inappropriate content by Chris Embarambamba and William Getumbe.”

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