The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has intensified inspections of Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) fitted with entertainment screens to ensure they exhibit child-friendly content during the ongoing long school holidays and the upcoming festive season.

The inspections are being conducted in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including the National Police Service (NPS), as the Board moves to protect children from exposure to inappropriate audiovisual content in public transport vehicles.

In a notice, KFCB cautioned PSV operators against screening content that may expose minors to harmful or unsuitable material, noting that the number of children using public transport is expected to increase during the holiday period.

The Board observed that children travelling alone or accompanied by their families are likely to use public transport more frequently as schools remain closed and families prepare for the December festivities.

KFCB, which regulates the creation, possession, distribution, broadcasting and exhibition of audiovisual content in Kenya, said the inspections would continue across the country to ensure compliance with the relevant regulations.

The agency has also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report cases where children are exposed to inappropriate audiovisual material in public transport vehicles and other public or private spaces.

Reports can be submitted through the Board’s email address, [email protected], or its official social media platforms for appropriate action.

The Board further emphasised that protecting children from harmful audiovisual content, both online and offline, requires collective responsibility and the active participation of parents, transport operators, regulators and other stakeholders.

The inspections come amid increased travel activity expected during the school holidays, placing renewed attention on the type of entertainment provided to passengers, particularly children.