Artists to earn Sh6bn annually in new MCSK levy

Kenya Veterans for Peace CEO Dr Nelson Sechere receives a copy of 'Becoming a President' from Author S. K. Kajwang during the book launch at Mt Kenya University [Shisia Wasilwa, Standard]

Musicians and other artists are set to earn at least Sh6 billion annually, from a new levy introduced by the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK).

The Blank Tape Levy, also known as Private Copying Levy was rolled out last Friday night in line with Section 30 (b) of the Copyright Act.