This episode of The Big Picture analyzes the Draft Copyright Amendment Bill 2026 and its profound implications for the Kenyan creative landscape. Featuring insights from Dan Aceda, Murasi Oambia, and Miran Handa.

The discussion outlines the shift toward modernizing intellectual property laws to address digital streaming, artificial intelligence, and the landmark provision for using intellectual property as financial/loan collateral.

The panel explores how the proposed Copyright Authority and an enhanced Copyright Tribunal aim to resolve systemic issues within collective management organizations while providing a more efficient legal framework for creators to protect and profit from their work in the decades to come.

Show Notes:

Host: Tom Mukhwana
Guests: Dan Aceda (KECOBO Board Member, Artiste), Moriasi Omambia (General Counsel/Head of Business Affairs, Sauti Sol Group Limited), Meran Randa (Writer, Researcher & Filmmaker)
Topic: The Copyright and Related Rights Bill of 2026
Source Video: What Kenyan creatives need to know about the Copyrights Bill?

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