The Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) on Wednesday, April 26, launched an online crackdown after the video of the Kitengela mother killing her baby went viral.
In a four-page document seen by Kenyans.co.ke, KFCB announced that it would take legal action against social media users posting disturbing videos.
"The Board shall continue to monitor and flag offensive and disturbing audio-visual content and report the same to relevant government agencies and operators for appropriate action," the statement read in part.
KFCB Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Christopher Wambua argued that the video was in utter disregard for the interests and safety of children and other vulnerable members of society.
Wambua noted that the trend of sharing graphic content was rampant and blamed some bloggers for acting oblivious to the potential of the videos to cause harm.
He vowed to initiate legal proceedings against individuals who share intimate images or videos of other parties without their consent-a violation of Section 37 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
"A person who transfers, publishes or disseminates the intimate or obscene image of another commits an offense and is liable, on conviction to a fine not exceeding Ksh200,000 or imprisonment of a term not exceeding two years or both," the Act reads.
Notably, the Board expressed great concern over the proliferation of adult-rated content on social media platforms.
"Some apps are being transformed into digital brothels from midnight onwards. The Board is collecting evidence for onward transmission to the DCI," KFCB declared.
Wambua warned that those guilty of the misdemeanour are liable to imprisonment for two years or a fine of Ksh7,000.
Consequently, the oversight institution urged social media platform operators to enforce their community guidelines per Kenya's laws and cultural values.
Parents have, on the other hand, been asked to play their role as gatekeepers to the nature of content their children access online.
