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Topic: Copyright

Babu Owino mediates Kapitani, Master VK copyright dispute, announces joint project

By Jael Wakesho   2026-08-14 13:46:11

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino says he helped resolve a copyright dispute between Kapitani and Master VK over “Kitemeo”, with the artists agreeing to restore the song and collaborate.

Kenyan filmmakers push for increased funding, copyright reforms

By Joan Oyiela   2026-08-02 06:28:26

Industry stakeholders at the Docubox International Partnership Summit urged stronger government support, fair co-production agreements, improved financing and robust copyright protection.

Government moves copyright royalties to eCitizen platform

By Juliet Omelo   2026-07-27 16:07:33

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.

Why tribunal has dismissed KRA's bid to block copyright suit in eRITS tax system

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-07-10 17:39:19

The Copyright Tribunal has dismissed the Kenya Revenue Authority's attempt to block a copyright infringement case over its Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS).

Safaricom ordered to pay innovator Sh1.4b over Mpesa Go copyright dispute

By Nancy Gitonga   2026-06-15 16:29:26

The High Court has ordered Safaricom to pay Sh1.4 billion in damages to an innovator for infringing copyright in the development of "Manage Child Account" and "Mpesa Go" products.

Comedian Inspector Mwala sues Awinja and Coca-Cola over copyright in Sh163m campaign

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-04-21 09:49:11

Inspector Mwala has sued Awinja and Coca-Cola, claiming their Sh163 million campaign uses his “Mwala” brand without permission and seeking to stop the adverts and recover profits.