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Summary of the Memorandum of Views on Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2017

The Creative Economy Working Group was invited to elaborate on the Memorandum of Views on Copyright (Amendment) Bill, 2017 by the Departmental Committee on Communications, Information, and Innovation.

Queen Jane: A Tribute to the Voice of the Voiceless

This article highlights the life of the late Jane Nyambura (1965-2010) better known as Queen Jane and the lasting legacy of her contribution to female artists and the Kenyan cultural scene with her Kikuyu music.

New York Film Academy Partners with MultiChoice Talent Factory to Ignite Africa’s Creative Industry

Recently, MultiChoice Africa announced a partnership between MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) initiative and the New

Local Taarab in Kenya: From Listening to Dancing

Taarab in Kenya

IGDF-Visual Arts

An installment of the Intergenerational Dialogue Forum series of events focusing on the Visual Arts

Corona Virus and the Creative Sector

THRIVE IN QUARANTINE We’ve come up with tools to help creative entrepreneurs to reach wider

Homegrown content tilts stakes for pay-TV channels

A review of the state of the TV content industry in Kenya.

COVID-19 Resilience: Creative Industry Options and Strategies

Report by HEVA FUND Concerned by the impact of the pandemic not only on physical

Intergenerational Dialogue Forum on Music

Inter-Generational Dialogue Forums on Music This forum was held on Friday 30th October 2018. Over

INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION SEMINAR

Africa Rising: Realizing Africa’s Potential as a Global Publishing Leader in the 21st Century, builds on discussions from the ground-breaking event held in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018.

Interview with Brian Tarus, Winner 2018 Kalasha Best Animation Production

We interview Brian Tarus, the winner of the 2018 Kalasha award for Best Animation Production for his film, "Isolated". We find out more about his journey as an animation artist, his experience of winning the Kalasha award and his aspirations going forward.

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Reflections on the Creative Economy in Kenya

That Kenya has a vibrant creative sector with a long and distinctive history is in

The Films and Stage Plays Act

The Film and Stage Plays Act cap 222 is an Act of Parliament which provides for controlling the making and exhibition of films, for the licensing of stage plays, theatres and cinemas; and for related purposes.

The Copyright Project

Are you a Kenyan creative i.e actor, content creator, musician, filmmaker, gamer looking to learn more about Intellectual Property & copyright? #Thecopyrightproject aims to create relatable ways through which Kenyan Creatives can learn and apply Copyright & IP knowledge for the benefit of their craft.
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Local Taarab in Kenya: From Listening to Dancing

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Imara Roundtable-Intellectual Property

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IMARA ROUND TABLE 7: Cultural and Creative industries and Trade in Kenya

The market for the goods and services of the cultural and creative industries is dynamic and growing.It has impressive potential for trade and thriving of small and medium sized enterprises, which are driven by culture and creativity.
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Validation of Standard Research Tools for Conducting National Survey On Status Of Cultural And Creative Industries.

Agenda: Validation of Standard Research Tools forConducting National Survey On Status Of Cultural And Creative
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CEWG Meets Cabinet Secretary

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The Creative Economy Working Group met with the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Heritage on 3 June 2019 to discuss the effective incorporation of arts and culture in the national agenda through policy and legislative reform, institutional development and capacity development.
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CREATIVE INDUSTRY AS A DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

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January 13th 2020 Mr. Dimiter Gantchev Deputy Director, Copyright. WIPO                     Making a living in the
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Capoeira: From struggle to a movement

This article explores the flair of the capoeira dance form which represents an expression of body,mind and spirit and has evolved over a long somewhat controversial history. The article also covers how the first official capoeira schoolin Kenya, Capoeira Balanco Negro is redefining the local cultural scene through artistic and community activities.
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Homegrown content tilts stakes for pay-TV channels

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A review of the state of the TV content industry in Kenya.
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A Creative Economy System

This article provides an overview presentation given by an acclaimed Kenyan writer, Yvonne Owuor to the National Creative Economy Conference held in Nairobi 2015. Yvonne Owuor challenges the status quo by exploring what is needed to grow the creative economy in Kenya.
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ENSURING RESPECT FOR YOUR IP RIGHTS ENFORCEMENT, MEDIATION, AND ARBITRATION

DEFENDING YOUR IP RIGHTS Intellectual property can consist of many different areas, from logos and
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Kenya Film Classification Board Classification Guidelines 2012

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Kenya Film Classification Board Guidelines 2012
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How Can The Arts Produce Wealth

How the arts can produce wealth
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