Courts Issue Orders Affecting MCSK Royalties, Airport Operations, and a Kenya-US Health Deal - February 2026

The High Court has ordered the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) to cease collecting royalties after the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) declined to renew its license for the 2025/2026 period. In a separate case, the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) issued interim orders suspending a planned strike by Kenyan aviation workers until February 26. This order prevents disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports. Additionally, the High Court has maintained a freeze on a Ksh 200 billion Kenya-US health cooperation agreement. The freeze was upheld following an appeal by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah that challenged the deal's constitutional validity.