KECOBO Stories

KECOBO warns against sharing pirated content on social media platform
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 31, 2025

KECOBO Executive Director George Nyakweba on Friday announced that the agency had received multiple complaints from copyright holders regarding the un...

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...

Murkomen urges Parliament to probe KECOBO over alleged corruption in artists' royalties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 03, 2024

He acknowledged that while the issue falls under the Ministry of Arts and Culture and Gender, it remains a personal concern.

Govt picks Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya to collect music royalties
Vincent Ombati  |  Jun 07, 2024

Kutuny, a former Cherangany MP, stated that they were concerned by the failure of the three CMOs to actualise an MoU signed between them.

MCSK boss Ezekiel Mutua announces new committee to address music tariff concerns
Mercy Asamba  |  May 30, 2024

The newly formed Committee will focus on negotiating an agreeable tariff implementation plan, aiming to create a win-win situation for the business ow...

Restaurants to register to play music or pay fine of Sh500,000 - KECOBO
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 19, 2024

The stringent enforcement aims to protect the rights of musicians and ensure fair compensation for their work.

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