Regulatory body that oversees copyright management in Kenya, including licensing Collective Management Organizations and suspending KAMP's operating license over royalty mismanagement.
Audio By VocalizeThe woes facing the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) have deepened after the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) dissolved its Board of Directors and ordered the suspension of Chief Executive Officer Maurice Okoth. …
… The summit is being organised in partnership with the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and the AfCFTA Secretariat as the continent moves towards implementation of the intellectual property protocol adopted by African Union heads of state in February 2026. …
… The transition was formalised following the signing of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between PAVRISK and the Directorate of eCitizen, implementing a presidential directive requiring the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) to digitise royalty collection and distribution through the g …
… Bosire, the claimant, sued the Kenya Revenue Authority (1st Respondent), the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) (2nd Respondent), and the Commissioner General of KRA (3rd Respondent), alleging unauthorized use of his copyrighted computer programs in the development and deployment of …
… Citizen Digital spoke to Sharon Wata, the Deputy Executive Director at the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), who said Kenya’s copyright laws do not have provisions on AI. …
KAMP denies embezzlement claims after KECOBO suspends operating license By Citizen Reporter July 07, 2026 12:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Kamp Copyright and Related Rights Ltd (KAMP) …
KECOBO suspends KAMP licence for 90 days over royalty mismanagement By Citizen Reporter July 02, 2026 10:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize By John Matava The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO …
Audio By Vocalize The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has suspended the operating license of the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) for 90 days. …
… The Kenya Copyright Board, the State Corporation established under the Copyright Act to administer and enforce copyright and related rights in Kenya, has urged Ms Nyathi to file an official complaint in order to curb the piracy of her book. …
… The Kenya Copyright Board, the State Corporation established under the Copyright Act to administer and enforce copyright and related rights in Kenya, has urged Ms Nyathi to file an official complaint in order to curb the piracy of her book. …
The Kenya Copyright Board has dissolved the board of directors of the Kenya Association of Music Producers and ordered the suspension of CEO Maurice Okoth, with elections for a new board to be held within 30 days. The action follows KECOBO's 90-day suspension of KAMP's operating licence over alleged financial and governance breaches, including diversion of Sh5.5 million in royalty funds and failure to comply with directives and agreements with other rights bodies.
The Kenya Copyright Board has dissolved the board of directors of the Kenya Association of Music Producers and ordered the suspension of CEO Maurice Okoth, with elections for a new board to be held within 30 days. The action follows KECOBO's 90-day suspension of KAMP's operating licence over alleged financial and governance breaches, including diversion of Sh5.5 million in royalty funds and failure to comply with directives and agreements with other rights bodies.
Nairobi will host the seventh All African Intellectual Property Summit from November 11 to 13, 2026, bringing together policymakers, creators, researchers, innovators and businesses to discuss implementation of a continental intellectual property framework and align national policies with the AfCFTA intellectual property protocol.
The Government has migrated collection and distribution of copyright royalties to the eCitizen platform and appointed PAVRISK to collect royalties through the digital system. The transition, formalised by a Service Level Agreement between PAVRISK and the Directorate of eCitizen, aims to improve transparency, reduce revenue leakages, and boost earnings for copyright holders.
The Copyright Tribunal dismissed a preliminary objection by the Kenya Revenue Authority and its Commissioner General, allowing a software copyright dispute filed by Lawrence Miruka Bosire to proceed to a full hearing. Bosire alleges unauthorized use of his copyrighted geo-mapping and rental revenue management software in the development of KRA's Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS).
Kenyan creators are adopting AI-powered models to produce music as Large Language Models and generative AI systems use existing data from human singers to create captivating songs. The trend has raised copyright questions as AI-generated tracks increasingly populate the music landscape.
Kamp Copyright and Related Rights Ltd has denied embezzlement allegations that led to KECOBO's suspension of its operating license on July 1, 2026. KAMP said it was not previously asked to account for the funds in question and learned of the claim only through KECOBO's public notice.
The Kenya Copyright Board has suspended the operating licence of the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) for three months effective 1 July 2026, citing mismanagement of royalty funds, failure to comply with regulatory directives, and breach of governance requirements. The board found that KAMP failed to comply with obligations from a June 2025 consent agreement with PAVRISK intended to harmonize licensing operations.
The Kenya Copyright Board has suspended the operating license of the Kenya Association of Music Producers for 90 days following alleged royalty mismanagement, governance lapses, and persistent violations of copyright regulations. The suspension bars KAMP from collecting royalties, issuing licenses, or undertaking any activity reserved for licensed Collective Management Organizations.
Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has raised alarm over bootleg versions of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after a Netflix adaptation premiered. She urged followers not to buy pirated copies sold on Ronald Ngala Street and said she is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.
Zimbabwean author Sue Nyathi has warned against bootleg copies of her novel 'The Polygamist' being sold in Nairobi following increased demand after the Netflix adaptation's premiere. She is working to make legitimate copies available through a distributor in Kenya.
The Kenya Copyright Board is reviewing the country's copyright laws through the Kenya Copyright Bill, 2026, to align intellectual property protection with the 2010 Constitution and safeguard creatives against exploitation, particularly in digital environments. The bill, currently under public participation, aims to expand the copyright tribunal's mandate.
During World Intellectual Property Day 2026 celebrations in Eldoret, Kenya Industrial Property Institute Chairperson Allan Kosgey urged athletes to register their brands and develop merchandise to strengthen the country's economy and support Small and Medium Enterprises. He stated that the government supports athletes protecting their intellectual property rights through trademark registration to safeguard innovations and unlock commercial opportunities.