Kenya Copyright Board Stories

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...

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.

KECOBO concerned after artists fail to get over Sh100 million in royalties
Saleem Abdi  |  Feb 21, 2024

Marakwet daughter, the famous artist behind Kalenjin hit ‘Mali Safi Chito’, was paid Sh108,123 but the ideal royalties should have totaled Sh640,920.

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