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Originally published by Kenyanstop
October 28, 2025
8h ago
Artist Behind Viral Raila Sunset Image Copyrights It, What it Means

The image, which he created as a tribute to Raila, has captured the art of the nation, being used by Kenyans to mourn him in all sorts of ways...
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Kisumu artist Collins Omondi Okello has obtained a copyright certificate for his viral "Sunset of the Enigma" artwork, depicting the late Raila Odinga. This move aims to prevent unauthorized commercial use of the image, while allowing fair use for non-commercial purposes.
- Artist Collins Omondi Okello secured a copyright for his artwork, now titled 'Sunset of the Enigma,' on October 28, 2025.
- The primary goal is to prevent unscrupulous business people from using the image for commercial gain without permission, as stated by Okello.
- The Kenya Copyright Act amended in 2019 outlines fair use (or 'fair dealing'), allowing non-commercial personal use, commentary, or reporting current events with acknowledgment.
- Okello previously sold signed copies of the artwork, with t-shirts at Ksh1,500, caps at Ksh900, and limited signed epoxy mounts ranging from Ksh3,500 to Ksh15,500.
- The courts will ultimately determine what constitutes "fair" in any copyright infringement case.
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