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July 2, 2026
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Artists' royalties hit as KECOBO suspends music producers' license

Artists' royalties hit as KECOBO suspends music producers' license

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has suspended the operating license of the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) for 90 days...

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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 alleged royalty mismanagement and governance lapses.

  • Over Sh5.514 million in distributable royalties was reportedly spent on non-core activities.
  • KECOBO has appointed the Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) to collect royalties on behalf of KAMP's represented rights holders during the suspension.
  • The suspension, effective July 1, bars KAMP from collecting royalties, issuing licenses, or negotiating tariffs, signaling a tougher stance on accountability in the creative industry's royalty management.

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