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July 27, 2026
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Government moves copyright royalties to eCitizen platform

Government moves copyright royalties to eCitizen platform

The Government has officially migrated the collection and distribution of copyright royalties to the eCitizen platform and appointed PAVRISK to collect royalties through the digital system...

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The Kenyan government has officially transitioned the collection and distribution of copyright royalties to the eCitizen platform, appointing the Performing and Audio-Visual Rights Society of Kenya (PAVRISK) to manage this digital process.

  • This digitisation aims to improve transparency, reduce revenue leakages, and enhance artist earnings through the eCitizen platform.
  • PAVRISK, the sole licensed Collective Management Organisation, will now collect royalties via the eCitizen portal.
  • This move follows the suspension or non-renewal of licenses for other collecting societies like KAMP Copyright and Related Rights Limited and the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) due to non-compliance.

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