KFCB Explores Collaboration with Nairobi City County to Establish Nairobi Art District

The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) is exploring a strategic collaboration with Nairobi City County and other key stakeholders to establish a vibrant Art District along Aga Khan Walk, aimed at boosting the creative economy.

Speaking on Friday, 27th February 2026, during a meeting at City Hall with Ms. Rosemary Kariuki, Nairobi City County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Inclusivity, Public Participation and Customer Service, KFCB Manager for Licensing, Mr. Marcos Masiga, said the proposed Art District will create employment opportunities for creatives and contribute significantly to the expansion of Kenya’s creative economy.

Mr. Masiga noted that the proposed project seeks to integrate arts and entertainment centres within a pedestrian-friendly corridor, incorporating Aga Khan Walk as an “Avenue of Stars” to celebrate local creative excellence.

“The proposed project aligns with the Nairobi Film Centre—formerly Nairobi Cinema—a facility managed by KFCB, which the Board provide as an affordable platform for creatives to showcase their talents,” Mr. Masiga said.

While welcoming the proposal, Ms. Kariuki observed that the project, once actualised, will significantly support local content creation and consumption while helping to revive the cinema-going culture in Nairobi City County.

The CECM underscored the importance of strategic partnerships geared towards youth empowerment and socio-economic development.

The meeting also explored additional areas of collaboration between KFCB and Nairobi City County aimed at expanding opportunities for creatives.

KFCB is a State agency under the State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy, mandated by the Films and Stage Plays Act, Cap 222, to regulate film and broadcast content in the country. The key objective of this regulation is to protect children and vulnerable adults from exposure to harmful audio-visual content.