Kenya Film and classification board KFCB is doing a review and analysis on modalities of revamping the entertainment industry and sourcing on strategies of post Covid-19 business recovery for the film industry. 

Since the first case of coronavirus was reported in the country the Film industry was adversely affected by the pandemic as social distancing was impossible for the players in the sector.

It is During a tour of Mombasa Swahili pot hub KFCB chief executive Ezekiel Mutua said the government is committed to cushion the creative industry by revamping all theatres across the country as one way that will help nurture talents among the young people.

He vowed to help the creative centre by donating two cinema screens for premiering films and mats for those training Yoga.

While meeting the industry stakeholders Mutua said in collaboration with the ministry of ICT and the Kenya Private sector alliance ( KEPSA) his team had developed guidelines and protocols that were key to the reopening of entertainment sector as well as help in combating the spread of the virus. 

He observed that 3 theaters are open in Nairobi and others in preparations to open in other parts of the country including Nyali cinemax in Mombasa. 

“If you are ready do not wait for the government to call you approach the government and it will help and facilitate you.

He challenged the youth and all those who lost their jobs due to effects brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic to invest on working on their talents so as to earn a living.

According to the CEO the KFCB board is committed to promoting moral responsibility in the society by ensuring productions and exhibitions centres contribute to both Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and National development goals.