Copyright / Intellectual Property in Kenya / Music Copyright Society of Kenya MCSK

Judge Who Saved Music Copyright Society To Be Removed from Judiciary

Last week, the Judges and Magistrates’ Vetting Board determined that Lady Justice Jeanne Wanjiku Gacheche of High Court was unsuitable to continue serving as a Judge. This determination was made pursuant section 23(1) of the Sixth Schedule to the Constitution and sections 13, 18 and 21 of the Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act No. … Continue reading »

African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) / Copyright / International Intellectual Property / World Intellectual Property Organisation WIPO

Towards A Draft Model Copyright Law for East and Southern Africa

It has come to IPKenya’s attention that the Southern and Eastern Africa Copyright Network (SEACONET) will hold a meeting in Lilongwe, Malawi from 21st to 22nd August, 2012 with a view to finalise the draft sample copyright law. Presumably, Kenya’s representative to this important Seaconet meeting will be Dr. Marisella Ouma, Executive Director of the … Continue reading »