Government warns of Ksh500K fine in new crackdown on social media
The Kenya Copyright Board has announced a crackdown on social media and online platforms over the rising cases of pirated content
The Kenya Copyright Board has announced a crackdown on social media and online platforms over the rising cases of pirated content.
In a statement dated Friday, January 31, KECOBO raised concern over social media groups that had been formed for sharing pirated content.
The government body highlighted that people were sharing pirated e-newspapers which are income platforms for various media organisations, TV content and books.
KECOBO also expressed concern over the rise of illegal football streams.
“This is to inform the public that these acts constitute an infringement under the Copyright Act more particularly the exclusive right of making available, offering for sale and rental infringing Copyright works,” read the statement in part.
“Be warned that under the Copyright Act, any person found committing the above offences shall be liable to a fine not exceeding Ksh500,000.00) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding four years or both.”
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KECOBO added that the crackdown was being facilitated in conjunction with the Communication Authority of Kenya (CA).
“in conjunction with the Communication Authority of Kenya, is working closely with the social media platforms, has commenced investigations on these incidences with a view to close down and pursue legal action against owners of infringing social media accounts. Infringement of Copyright attracts both criminal and civil liability for those found culpable.”
“Meanwhile, KECOBO welcomes any information that may lead to the arrest of perpetrators of piracy via social media. You can reach out to us on our hotline number 0703885033 or info@copyright.go.ke.”
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