‘Yesu Ninyandue’ Artist Files Lawsuit Against KFCB for Sh 243k Demand and Content Ban

Eldoret-based artist William Getumbe, known for his controversial song “Yesu Ninyandue,” has initiated legal action against the Kenya Films Classification Board (KFCB) in the High Court after the board banned his song and demanded a payment of Sh243,200.

The controversy began on March 13, 2024, when Getumbe was arrested at his home for failing to pay the aforementioned fees for filming and licensing after uploading explicit videos related to his song without KFCB approval. At the time, he had gained significant attention due to his two provocative tracks, “Yesu Ninyandue-Imejaa” and “Yesu Ninandue-Nyonga . . .