The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has awarded the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) a full-year collective management license, granting the organization the authority to collect and distribute royalties on behalf of music producers in Kenya.

This achievement comes after KAMP's successful completion of a forensic audit and royalty distribution for the period under review and meeting other necessary conditions set by KECOBO.

Expressing her delight at the news, KAMP’s Chairperson, Faith Kithele, described the full-year collective management license as a game-changer for the organization and the entire music industry in Kenya.

According to Kithele, the license provides stability and certainty for KAMP's operations, allowing the organization to better serve its members and ensure they receive their rightful royalties.

“This full-year collective management license is a game-changer for us. It provides stability and certainty for our operations, which will allow us to better serve our members and ensure that they receive their rightful royalties,” Kithele said.

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With the full-year license, KAMP is now able to enter into licensing agreements with various music users, including radio and television stations, bars, and restaurants.

Additionally, the license strengthens KAMP's ability to fight piracy and protect the rights of music producers in Kenya.

Congratulating KAMP on their achievement, the Executive Director of KECOBO, Edward Sigei, urged the organization to continue operating within the law while maintaining high standards in their operations.

Sigei further stated that KAMP's commitment to transparency and accountability in managing the royalties of music producers was evident, and he encouraged the organization to uphold the same standards.

“KAMP has demonstrated its commitment to transparency and accountability in managing the royalties of music producers. This full-year license is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and we encourage them to continue upholding the same standards,” Sigei said.

The full-year collective management license for KAMP marks a significant milestone for the organization and the entire music industry in Kenya.

It creates a stable environment for the collection and distribution of royalties, which is crucial in promoting creativity, innovation, and growth in the music sector.

The achievement also positions KAMP to better serve its members and protect their rights in the future.