How To Register A Copyright In Kenya

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

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

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.