Win for Kenyan artistes as pubs, hotels agree to pay for playing music

From left, Performers Rights Society of Kenya (PRISK) chairlady Iddi Achieng, Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) chairman Justus Ngemu, Pubs Entertainment and Restaurant Association of Kenya (PERAK) national vice-chair Alice Opee and Kenya Association of Hotel Keepers and Caterers (KAHC) CEO Mike Macharia on October 24, 2017 in Nairobi. PHOTO | DIANA NGILA | NMG

Pub and hotel operators in the country have finally agreed to cough up money for royalties that will go to a newly formed music composers and producers body.

In a joint statement, the operators said Tuesday that a single collections management arm would be established to engage member organisations across Kenya with a view to enhancing collection of royalties to be paid to Kenyan artistes and producers.

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