The cabinet secretary for culture, heritage, and art has finally responded to cabinet secretary for public service Moses Kuria over the issue concerning artists’ royalties. on the statement that was realized by Moses Kuria on Monday, 12/2/2024. Moses Kuria was annoyed that the government runs a collective management organization. According to Kuria, if the amendment is passed, all music copyrights and royalties will be paid through e-citizens, and the artists will be registered individually, and they can view the money that has been collected. “Siku za mwizi ni arubaini za wezi ya jasho ya artist.”
In defending Aisha Jumwa, Rubbished Kuria says that his department of culture, heritage, and art is in charge and is working on streaming the industry. According to Aisha Jumwa, there are ongoing discussions that would give direction on the matter, and once the discussion is complete, the ministry will pronounce its own course of action.
Ezekiel Mutua, who is the CEO of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya, also faulted Moses Kuria for his annoyance, saying that the role of the government is to create a conducive environment for[ CMOS] to thrive. He added that the Moses Kuria proposal is viable as Kenya is a signatory to the international conversation that guarantees [CMOS] the right to operate without government interference. “And that the MCSK is monitoring, including the amendment to the copyright, and will our proposal on how we can collaborate with the government to make the music more profitable and respected.”
Currently, there are five licensed CMOs in Kenya, including the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), the Music Publishers Association of Kenya (MPAKE), the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP), the Reproduction Rights Society of Kenya (KOPIKEN), and the Performance Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK).
Recently, MCSK announced the distribution of Ksh20 million to 16,000 artists, translating to an average of Ksh1,250.
the best payout role for 2024, conducted by [McSk].
Rehema Lugose: sh757092
Rueben Kigame: sh122410
Otile brown-sh120000
Prais Makena: Sh110000
Marakwet daughter-sh108123
Joseph wasira-sh101137
Jose ngala-sh101032
Jackson wambua-sh91524
Solomon Mkubwa: sh74138
John de Mathew-Sh70094
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