Music Copyright Society of Kenya Stories

Music, power and politics: Gachagua-Kindiki clash exposes battle for Mt Kenya’s cultural influence
Barack Oduor  |  May 26, 2025

During the meeting with Kindiki, musicians praised the success of the Social Health Insurance Fund, but Gachagua condemned their actions as a betrayal...

Power struggle rocks MCSK as rival factions clash over CEO Ezekiel Mutua’s ouster
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 09, 2025

Signed by MCSK National Chairman Ephantus Wahome Kamau, the rebuttal stated that Mutua remained the legitimate CEO, and dismissed the earlier claim as...

YouTube introduces new AI tool to help creators steer clear of copyrighted music
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Apr 12, 2025

Currently, the feature is being rolled out gradually to select users in the US who are part of the YouTube Partner Programme while a global expansion...

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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