The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) CEO, Maurice Okoth and two other employees have been suspended over corruption claims at the society and in the handling of artists’ monies. This comes after Elani, a kenyan band released an online video questioning the credibility of the body. This was followed up by more artists like Avril, Pitson among others claiming that the royalties paid did not add up despite having hit songs and lots of airplay.
While this shake up gives hope for better days for artists one can only hope that it will not be the case of same script different cast. Another concern is whether cases of scorned artists will be addressed. Meanwhile the Operations Manager Merit Simiyu has been appointed as acting CEO as investigations into the allegations are underway.