Dennis Itumbi Lists Movie Piracy Sites Kenya Will Block in Bid to Protect Film Industry: “Got to Go”

• The film industry in Kenya has been gaining momentum, with President William Ruto recently giving it a nod with a public apology to his daughter, who wanted to study film
• Dennis Itumbi, the Head of Creative Economy and Presidential Special Projects, is known for championing the rights of filmmakers and creatives in the country so they can make a better income
• In a new video that he shared, he explained the steps Kenya is taking to deal with movie piracy websites and the effect they have had on local filmmakers

Head of Creative Economy and Presidential Special Projects, Dennis Itumbi, has shared a list of movie piracy sites that Kenya intends to blacklist to ensure that filmmakers in the country are protected.

This comes at a time when several illegal sites that netizens use to watch movies have been shut down globally after leaking one of the high-end movies.

Which movie piracy sites is Kenya banning?

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While addressing the issue, Itumbi noted that piracy sites working in Kenya have been a contributing factor to Kenyans not getting their production on international platforms.

“Just before recording this video, I got something from Filmmaker’s Hangout, who were asking for a meeting, to give their contribution on this. I have received about 15 people who want to contribute, and I really appreciate. I spent the last four days just going through the ideas, listening to people, and also researching what other countries have done,” he said.

According to Itumbi, he has reached out to other relevant stakeholders who will help in blacklisting the piracy sites in the country.

“Days nine and 10 of this will be the action phase. Together with the Communications Authority of Kenya and the Standing Committee on Piracy at the Ministry of ICT, we have already identified a number of illegal sites that have been driving this piracy. Some of them will break your hearts, but we have to do what we have to do to protect the creative economy. Sites like Goojara.co, I am seeing from the date here, every day, there are 2.9 million visits, 28.8 million visits per month, ftmovies.co, 123movies, streamx.sa, and many others. Almost a list of about 84 illegal sites that you guys know where you go to,” he added.

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Itumbi added that “because he has a job to save, the sites will go down” and noted that the pilot has begun before the actual shutdown.

Watch the video below:

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@Amos Cheruiyot said:

“Watu wa Moviebox na Goojara sijui tutasurvive aje.”

@Haggai Marende said:

“How will that reduce the increments of fuel price?”

@Its Mash said:

“Usijali. Mwenye ataingia 2027 atazirudisha.”

@Ecotrack said:

“How do those sites affect the fuel prices? Focus on things that can benefit citizens mambo ya movies achia wenye movies wafunge.”

@Goodheart said:

“Mkuu niko na series iko karibu kuisha, just give me three days, and I will say thank you.”

@Jam Jam said:

“But no one watches those sites to watch Maria.”

@Rahz Kimz said:

“But not everyone can afford the entertainment, sometimes we have to compromise. Or lower the monthly subscription price for everyone to afford.”

Why did the president apologise to his daughter?

In a different report, President William Ruto recently attended the Kalasha Awards, and while addressing guests, he publicly apologised to his daughter, Culey Chepngetich Ruto, admitting it was a mistake to deny her request to study film after high school.

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He explained that he had initially pushed her to pursue interior design instead, but witnessing the talent of Kenyan creatives at the event made him realise she was right about her passion.

The President’s televised apology resonated deeply with online audiences, with many netizens praising him for modelling humility as a parent.

Source: TUKO.co.ke