Why Filming Inside Government Offices Could Land You in Trouble

A government agency explains why recording inside its offices without prior authorisation could land you in trouble, including imprisonment...

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Huduma Kenya has clarified the regulations surrounding filming inside government offices, stating it is a strictly controlled activity.

Filming in government facilities requires authorization from the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) and often clearance from the relevant ministry or agency.
Unauthorized filming in restricted public areas is illegal under the Films and Stage Plays Act (Cap 222) and can lead to up to 14 years in prison.
Violations can also be contested as obstruction and breach privacy laws like the Data Protection Act 2019.

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