Thread by @mwarv

What does it take to have a video or photography shoot on the streets of Nairobi?

Let me breakdown the process I had to go through last week.

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I did a video showing the step-by-step process which you can watch here:



Alternatively, you can read along.

1. You'll need to use a registered filming agent to obtain a Filming License from KFCB. I used Zindua. You can reach them on [e-mail]. For a day's photography, KFCB fees were Kshs6,000/- plus agent fees.

2. Write a letter to the OCS of the Police Station with jurisdiction over your filming / photography location. I addressed mine to the Central Police OCS stating what I planned to do, when, along which streets and promised not to interfere with human / vehicular traffic.

3. Once the OCS signs and stamps your letter, go with a copy to the Department of Urban Planning at City Hall Annexe, 4th floor, Muindi Mbingu Street.

4. They will give you a written invoice which you'll take to the City Hall Cash Office next door. The helpful staff there will issue you with a computer-generated invoice.

5. Pay the required fees at a Cooperative Bank or through a Cooperative Bank Agent.

For a day of photography, I paid Kshs3,640/-

6. Return to the City Hall Cash Office for payment verification.

Once verification is done, you're good to go!