Industry News23 January 2026

Appeal Court Rules on Kenya Film Ban That Targeted 'Rafiki'

Kenya appeal court rules on the film ban that targeted 'Rafiki', with broader implications for creative freedom and censorship in East Africa.

Appeal Court Rules on Kenya Film Ban That Targeted 'Rafiki'

An appeal court in Kenya has issued a ruling on the film ban that targeted 'Rafiki', the 2018 Kenyan film by Wanuri Kahiu that was banned by the Kenya Film Classification Board for its depiction of a same-sex relationship. The film had previously been granted a temporary lift of the ban to qualify for Oscar consideration. The ruling has broader implications for creative freedom and film censorship in East Africa.

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