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Ezekiel Mutua’s stern warning after sentencing of Otieno Aloka

Ezekiel Mutua’s warning after sentencing of Otieno Aloka. (Courtesy)

Ezekiel Mutua, the chief Executive officer of the Film Classification Board, has sent a warning to musicians and media houses on producing and airing obscene or "dirty" content. "Any artists contravening the Film's and Stage Plays Act Cap 222 will form now henceforth face the full force of the law," Mutua noted.

Mutua's sentiments come shortly after Ohangla musician George Otieno Adinda alias Otieno Aloka who produced a vulgar Luo song dubbed "Ochot Madhako" pleaded guilty to the preferred charges at the Kisumu Law Courts on Monday, August 31. Aloka was sentenced to six months in prison or pay a fine of Ksh120,000 after previously being released on a police bond of Ksh15,000.

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