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MCSK Ordered to Close Accounts Used for Royalties Collection

On Thursday, June 13, the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) issued a directive for the immediate closure of all accounts used by the Music Copyright

June 14, 2024

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Rapper Nonini Quits MCSK for “something that actually works”

Rapper Hubert Nakitare, popularly known by his stage name Nonini, has officially quit the “insanity” that is Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK). The

May 25, 2022

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Ezekiel Mutua Defends Raila Against KECOBO As Sauti Sol Vow to Sue Azimio

Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Ezekiel Mutua has taken issue with the Kenya Copyright Board (Kecobo) for backing Sauti Sol in their

May 19, 2022

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Kenyan Musicians Shouldn’t Be Paupers, says Ezekiel Mutua

Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Dr Ezekiel Mutua says he is keen to improve the welfare of musicians in Kenya. Speaking at

April 25, 2022

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I’ll Make Kenyan Musicians Billionaires, Vows Ezekiel Mutua

The newly appointed CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Ezekiel Mutua has reiterated his commitment to improving the welfare of Kenyan

April 4, 2022

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Ezekiel Mutua’s MCSK Pledge To Musicians: I’ll Be Your Defender

Kenyan musicians and the general public should expect a different side of Ezekiel Mutua following his appointment as the new CEO of the Music

March 29, 2022

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KECOBO Delists KAMP, PRISK, MCSK Over Diversion of Music Royalties

The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has deregistered the three Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) – Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP), Performers Rights Society of

August 25, 2021

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Otile Brown Pens Open Letter To President Kenyatta Over Theft of Music Royalties

Musician Otile Brown is the latest local music act to speak out against the reported theft and mismanagement of music royalties at Music Copyright

September 11, 2020

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You Won’t Believe How Much Money Khaligraph Jones Has Received from MCSK

Kenyan music acts are still receiving peanuts in royalties if recent indications are anything to go by. While the amounts have slightly increased from

August 14, 2019

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MCSK Loses Licence Due to Lack of Accountability, Ceases Operations of Collecting Royalties

The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) is on the spot after The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) Board of Directors declined to renew its license for the

February 21, 2017

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MCSK Board Suspends CEO Maurice Okoth Over Pending Court Cases

Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Maurice Okoth has been suspended with immediate effect by the board. In a letter dated March 7, 2016, and

March 9, 2016

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“Elani Not Entirely Truthful” – MCSK CEO Maurice Okoth

Music Copyright Society of Kenya(MCSK) CEO Maurice Okoth has come out to defend the board against allegations levelled by Elani. Last week the afropop

January 18, 2016

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Is MCSK Really To Blame? Apparently NTV, KTN, Citizen Pay Only Sh24,000 Per Month for Music

When Elani released a video on Wednesday explaining their one year silence, they were applauded for their bravery in the fight against artists’ exploitation

January 15, 2016

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“It’s Such a Shame to See our Music Heroes Living in Squalor” – Raila Odinga

CORD leader Raila Odinga has come out to put the government on the spot over the neglect of Kenya’s music heroes. Raila was speaking

January 15, 2016

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Frasha and Lady Bee Miss Out on MCSK Director Seats

In what was expected to be a two horse race, the elections for the director of MCSK Nairobi region have sprung quite the surprise.

April 23, 2015

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It Was a Star Studded Affair at Yesterday’s MCSK Elections – PHOTOS

After months of spirited online and offline campaigns, MCSK finally kicked off its elections yesterday at Nyayo Stadium. The voting exercise will run until the

April 22, 2015

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P Unit Named Highest Royalty Earners

According to Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO Maurice Okoth, genge group P Unit are this months highest royalty earners. Okoth was speaking

February 19, 2014

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