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KFCB bans gay film ‘I am Samuel’, terms it blasphemous

'I am Samuel' film. (Photo/Courtesy)

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) on Thursday banned the release of the film I am Samuel and said it is not suitable for viewing by Kenyan audience.

Through a statement, the Board said the film’s content attempted to normalise same-sex marriage as an acceptable way of life, violating Article 165 of the Penal code and the Films and Stage Plays Act Cap 222, which outlaws homosexuality

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