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July 14, 2026
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Musicians Face Payout Delays After Govt Suspends Music Rights Entity

Musicians Face Payout Delays After Govt Suspends Music Rights Entity

Until the government issues further directions or lifts the suspension, musicians whose income depends on royalty distributions may have to wait longer...

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Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has suspended the licence of the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) for 90 days, effective July 1, 2026, potentially delaying royalty payouts to thousands of artists and producers.

  • The suspension halts direct distribution of collected royalties to artists.
  • KECOBO is the regulatory body that issued the suspension.
  • PAVRISK will temporarily collect royalties, but funds will be held in a designated account until KECOBO provides further instructions.

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