Balancing Broadcasters’ Copyright and Public Interests – Assessing Kenya’s Position on the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Organization Treaty
Introduction For over two decades, the Draft WIPO Broadcasting Treaty has been under development,1 aiming to give broadcasters updated signal-based protection2 against illegal digital reproduction and online redistribution.3 As these negotiations evolve, understanding the position of individual nations becomes crucial.…
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Ksh. 1.5 Million in Damages: Copyright Infringement and the Church – The Case of Wanjiku v CITAM & Another
In the recently decided case of Wanjiku v Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) & another [2025], the High Court awarded Wanjiku, the plaintiff, Ksh.1.5...
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Whose Words, Whose Rights? Rethinking CC Licensing in African Language Data Sets.
The rapid advancement of AI has turned nearly all content into potential training data. This continued evolution signifies a shift that poses unique challenges for...
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IP and Music in Kenya – How Royalties Battles and Artists Are Shaping Kenya’s Creative Economy
Since June 2024, Kenya’s creative industry has been characterized by legal back and forth between Kenyan collective management organizations (CMOs) and Kenya’s copyright regulator, Kenya...
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Feel the Beat of IP: Music at the Mercy of AI Algorithms
The music industry has experienced a significant transformation in the digital age, transitioning from traditional physical media to digital formats and streaming platforms.1 The digital...
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COLLECTIVE MANAGEMENT ORGANISATIONS IN KENYA: WILL THE LICENSED CMO PLEASE STAND UP?
Introduction Recently, the state and situation surrounding the licensing and recognition of Collective Management Organisations (CMOs) in Kenya has been an interesting yet confusing journey...
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Shaping Kenya’s IP Future: The Third Attempt at a National IP Policy and Strategy
In a previous discussion, we explored Kenya’s journey toward establishing a National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS). Now, as Kenya embarks on its third...
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Tracing Kenya’s Journey Towards a National IP Strategy and Policy
Introduction Kenya has made significant steps towards developing its national intellectual property policy and strategy. A national IP policy serves as a government-driven framework designed...
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The Nwulite Obodo Open Data License: A New Licence for Sharing African Datasets
African dataset creators are at the forefront of capturing the continent’s unique context and addressing pressing challenges faced by Africans and developing nations.1 They may...
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The Innovators Clash: Solut Technology Limited v Safaricom Limited
Introduction Picture this: You have just poured countless hours and significant resources into creating a groundbreaking app that could revolutionize how people do business. You...
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