Also known as: KECOBO
Kenya Copyright Board — regulatory body that suspends collective management organization licenses, dissolves boards, and develops copyright legislation to protect creatives.
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… 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 Polygamist' author Sue Nyathi raises alarm over pirated copies of her book in NairobiCitizen Digital
KECOBO says new copyright laws to protect creatives against exploitation By KNA June 03, 2026 08:25 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The government, through the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOB …
KECOBO says new copyright laws to protect creatives against exploitationThe Standard
… Kosgey praised the collaboration between the Anti-Counterfeit Authority and the Kenya Copyright Board in sensitising stakeholders on protecting IP across the sports value chain, including running kits, among others. …
Athletes urged to trademark brands to boost the country's economyThe Performing Artists and Visual Rights Society of Kenya distributed Sh43.6 million in royalties to 5,911 creatives during the 2025-2026 financial year, an 82 per cent increase from Sh24 million in the previous year, as the copyright sector works through court battles and regulatory changes.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Performing Artists and Visual Rights Society of Kenya distributed Sh43.6 million in royalties to 5,911 creatives during the 2025-2026 financial year, an 82 per cent increase from Sh24 million in the previous year, as the copyright sector works through court battles and regulatory changes.
18 September 2026 · The Standard →
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.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
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).
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
30 April 2026 · The Standard →