Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO)

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Revelers enjoy Mugithi at Carnivore Restaurant, Nairobi at a past event. [Photo/ James Mwangi/ Standard]
BUSINESS

Mugithi Stars in Trouble as Copyright Wars Escalate

Artists releasing their monetized cover versions of older songs without the authority of the original composers and authors face legal action, and are...

Ben Githae in a music video for 'Tano Tena'. It was the official campaign song for President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election bid in 2017. [Photo Courtesy]
POLITICS

How Artists Can Mint Campaign Millions – KECOBO Offers Advice

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) on Monday, November 8 issued an advisory for musicians engaged in political campaign work. With the 2022 General...

MCSK representatives at a past exhibition. The Collective Management Organization's license has been revoked by the Kenya Copyright Board.
FEATURED ARTICLE

KECOBO Revokes MCSK License Over Non-Compliance

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) on Friday, December 11 revoked the Music Copyright Society of Kenya's (MCSK) operating license over non-compliance with various...