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Kenya eyes US creative industry as blueprint to lift GDP share to double digits
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 07, 2025

The ambition took centre stage at the US-Kenya Creative Economy Forum held on Thursday in Nairobi, which brought together creatives, policymakers and...

Afreximbank launches Sh129bn funding kitty to empower African creatives
Alfred Onyango  |  May 15, 2025

The initiative promises to open up opportunities for filmmakers and artists to scale their craft to global standards, nurture talent, and spur job cre...

Ruto orders establishment of transparent royalty system to end artist exploitation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 12, 2024

The president said the new system would ensure that royalties are distributed fairly and efficiently to rightful owners and beneficiaries, marking a s...

Boost for content creators as Bill proposing funding heads to public review
Barack Oduor  |  Aug 17, 2024

On Friday, the Senate's Office of the Clerk issued a public notice inviting submissions of views on the Creative Economy Support Bill.

President Ruto orders 80 per cent of royalties be directed to artists
Vincent Ombati  |  Aug 16, 2024

Ruto said the government is strengthening the copyright laws to protect artists' intellectual property and ensure they receive fair compensation for t...

Calls intensify for government to disclose full list of Kenyan delegation to Paris Olympics
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 11, 2024

The ministry has since received the request and has asked the National Olympics Committee of Kenya (NOCK) to expedite the final list of the Team Kenya...

Creatives voice concerns over Finance Bill 2024, seek amendments
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 07, 2024

The organisations hope that by addressing these concerns, the National Assembly will help ensure the continued growth and success of Kenya's vibrant c...

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