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July 2, 2026
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Copyright Board Raises Alarm Over Embezzlement of Ksh5.5M in Artists’ Royalties

Copyright Board Raises Alarm Over Embezzlement of Ksh5.5M in Artists’ Royalties

Earlier this year, the regulator declined to renew the licence of another Collective Management Organisation due to millions of shillings in unaccounted-for funds...

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The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has suspended the operating license of the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) for 90 days due to allegations of misappropriating Ksh5.5 million in royalty funds.

  • Ksh5.5 million in royalty funds allegedly diverted to unrelated activities, including court cases.
  • KECOBO, the regulatory body, has suspended KAMP, the music producers' association.
  • PAVRISK has been directed to temporarily collect royalties on behalf of KAMP during the suspension.

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