About KAMP
KAMP’s primary role is to administer Rights on behalf of our members. We do so by licensing music users who commercially exploit music such as television and radio broadcasters, events, DJs, hospitals, hotels, retail shops, restaurants, and shopping malls, through the collection of license fees which are then distributed as royalties.
OUR STORY
The Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) was incorporated in 2003 as a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, with founding Directors comprising Bruce Odhiambo, Japheth Kilonzo Kasanga, Justus Manthi Ngemu, Babu Allan Kanyottu, Edmond Odongo Josiah, and Joseph Kamaru Macharia. Since its inception, KAMP has grown into an internationally recognized Collective Management Organisation (CMO), representing over 700 music producers within the territory of Kenya. KAMP was licensed in May 2008 to operate as a CMO by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO). Over the years, KAMP has played a pivotal role in advocating for the rights of producers of sound recordings, ensuring fair remuneration through the collection and distribution of royalties. The organization has built a robust framework for licensing, enabling producers and performers alike to receive compensation for the commercial use of their works. In a significant transformation, KAMP has recently rebranded itself as 'KAMP Copyright and Related Rights Limited' following a resolution passed at the 16th Annual General Meeting held on October 2, 2024. This change reflects KAMP's commitment to inclusivity and its expanded mission to represent not only music producers but also performers of literary and musical works. The new structure aims to enhance domestic representation and safeguard the interests of all rights holders. With the implementation of a new membership registration drive and a 50:50 royalty distribution framework between performers and producers, KAMP is dedicated to ensuring fair compensation and support for all members. This evolution marks a monumental step in KAMP’s journey, reinforcing its role as a leader in copyright management and advocacy within the creative industry.
