The High Court has barred the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) from collecting royalties, effective Friday, February 13, 2026. This ruling effectively pulls the plug on the organization’s ability to demand fees from copyright users across the country. Licensing Failure The court’s intervention follows a decisive move by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), which
The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) has issued a high-alert public notice disowning its former Chief Executive Officer, Ezekiel Mutua Nyithya, claiming he was officially dismissed from the organization nearly a year ago. In a formal statement dated January 12, 2026, the MCSK Board of Directors expressed deep concern over what they termed “continued
Artists can now smile after the government moved to dismantle cartels within the music industry that have for years deprived Kenyan musicians of their rights especially the earnings. This crackdown follows the release on Sunday December 21, 2025 of data detailing the financial operations of major CMOs including PRISK/PAVRISK, MCSK, and KAMP. The release revealed
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