Royalties 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...

Abandoned quarries pose significant threats in Lamu's remote island of Manda-Maweni
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 22, 2024

NEMA has now raised concern over the large number of abandoned quarries in the expansive village.

Mining engineers decry delays in obtaining state approvals, warn of job losses
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 09, 2024

The players have called on the government to expedite the licensing process for mining activities, warning that the industry is in jeopardy.

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.

Kenya ranked sixth most preferred destination by mining investors in Africa
Mishi Gongo  |  May 19, 2024

Fraser Institute's global annual survey of mining companies for 2023 also placed Kenya at position 46 on the global stage.

State bolsters surveillance at ports to monitor mineral imports, exports
Farhiya Hussein  |  May 14, 2024

This is part of reforms to combat mineral smuggling through the region's busiest port.

How state plans to distribute Sh2.9bn mineral royalties
Mishi Gongo  |  May 09, 2024

CS Mvurya said the government came up with a well-formulated Royalty Fund Sharing Bill to allow the National Treasury to disburse the money smoothly.

Mvurya reports key mining sector growth, says 1,200 investment bids received
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 03, 2024

Mvurya said plans to revitalise the once-neglected sector had proven fruitful, benefiting small-scale artisanal miners who previously received little...

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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