How To Register A Copyright In Kenya

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to register a copyright in Kenya:

Steps to Register a Copyright in Kenya

1. Access the Online Registration Portal: Visit the Kenya Copyright Board’s official copyright registration portal at https://nrr.copyright.go.ke.
2. Create an Account: Choose between an individual or corporate account based on your needs and upload your work as prompted.
3. Receive Validation Code: A validation code will be sent to your registered contact information.
4. Complete Account Setup: Enter the validation code to complete your account setup.
5. Log In and Register: Log into your account and follow the registration prompts to submit your work for copyright registration.
6. Receive Certificate: Once your registration is processed, a certificate of registration will be issued within 5-7 working days.

Important Notes on Copyright Ownership

• First Owner: The creator of a work is typically the first owner of the copyright.
• Joint Ownership: For works created by two authors, both are joint authors.
• Work-for-Hire: For works created under employment or contract, the employer or commissioner is usually considered the copyright owner unless stated otherwise in a contract.
• Special Cases: In film, the principal director and producer are joint owners. For sound recordings and broadcasts, the record producer or broadcaster, respectively, holds the copyright.

Kenya Copyright Board Contact Information

• Location: 5th Floor, NHIF Building, Community Ragati Road/Ngong Road, Nairobi
• Phone: 0713 761 758 / 020 253 3869