By Eddah Waithaka
PAVRISK and the Pubs, Entertainment, and Restaurants Association of Kenya (PERAK) have announced a new collaboration to streamline royalty collections for musicians, actors, and performers.
The partnership aims to ensure artists receive fair compensation when their work is played in public spaces.
Ending Confusion and Fraud in Collections
PAVRISK Chairman Mr. Waigwa clarified that only licensed PAVRISK agents should collect royalties, dismissing claims of multiple licensing bodies.
“There is no such thing as a CAMP-PAVRISK or MCSK-PAVRISK license. Only PAVRISK-issued licenses are valid,” he stated.
To curb fraud, agents will carry scannable ID cards with QR codes for verification. Businesses can also confirm payments via *553# before making transactions.
PERAK’s Role in Compliance
PERAK Chairman Michael Muthami emphasized the need for a cooperative approach.
“Gone are the days of forceful collections. We want our members to comply willingly, knowing the fees directly benefit artists,” he said.
PERAK members will receive discounted rates, encouraging compliance while supporting musicians. The association will also deploy representatives to assist in collections.
Addressing New Nacada Regulations
When questioned about Nacada’s proposed alcohol restrictions, Muthami urged caution.
“No formal directives exist yet. Instead of new laws, we need better enforcement of existing ones,” he said.
PAVRISK will focus on salons, retail stores, and broadcasters, while PERAK handles pubs and entertainment joints. The organizations expect higher compliance rates as transparency improves.
Artists and business owners with concerns can verify agents via PAVRISK’s offices or the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO).
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