Kenya could reclaim Sh92bn annually by tackling digital piracy

Experts say the country is also losing about Sh17 billion in tax revenue each year due to the widespread illegal distribution of digital content. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya stands to recover up to Sh92 billion annually by effectively combating digital piracy, a significant threat to the nation's creative economy. This issue is also estimated to cost the country Sh17 billion in lost tax revenue each year.

Kenya could reclaim Sh92 billion annually by tackling digital piracy.
Key stakeholders include Information, Communication and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo and the Kenya Copyright Board.
The government is proposing a new draft copyright bill to strengthen enforcement, which would grant the Kenya Copyright Board powers to impose fines and order the removal of pirated material.

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