Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) director Ezekiel Mutua now says the Azimio coalition was licenced to use any song including that of Kenyan boy band Sauti Sol in his campaigns. Mutua in a statement faulted Kenya Copyrights Board for arguing that the Azimio coalition erred in using Sauti Sol's Extravaganza songKECOBO Executive Director Edward Sigei said the coalition had no right to use the band's soundtrack with a visual image. Mutua however said the Board is not Sauti Sol's Marketers and should stop causing confusion adding it will lead to spiting the MCSK's clients and the Collective Management Organization (CMO). "Our over 15,000 members, including Sauti Sol, have assigned to us, not only the performing rights but also mechanical synchronization," Mutua clarified. Mutua said that the Boards ought to praise Azimio for complying with the Copyright Law by getting a license for the songs used in their political rallies.

Source: The Star May 18, 2022 04:16 UTC