KECOBO Unveils Changes to Royalty Collection for Artists

Artists have long awaited reforms aimed at improving compensation systems, with key changes now set to take effect...

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The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has officially launched a digital royalty collection system through the eCitizen platform, marking a significant shift in how artists receive their earnings.

70 per cent of collected royalties are now mandated to be remitted directly to artists.
Key organizations involved include the eCitizen Services Directorate, PAVRISK, and KAMP.
This rollout implements a 2025 directive from President William Ruto to fast-track digital royalty collection.

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