Photo collage of CS Moses Kuria and CS Aisha Jumwa
Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa on Monday clashed with her Public Service counterpart Moses Kuria on who should announce the government’s move to pay royalties to artists through the Citizen platform.
CS Kuria on Sunday said the government is spearheading amendments to the Copyright Act to create a government-run Collective Management Organisation.
The former Gatundu South lawmaker argued that the move would seal loopholes used by unscrupulous dealers to scam artists.
“All music, copyrights, and royalties will be paid through E-Citizen. Our artists will be individually registered. They can view online how much money is collected. Siku 40 za wezi wa jasho ya artists zimeisha,” said Kuria.
CS Moses Kuria
However, the statement did not sit well with CS Jumwa who said she was in charge of issues relating to royalties to musicians and artists.
“I like the zeal of my Colleague and Friend HonMoses Kuria and in the spirit of one government approach, this opinion is valid. However, my ministry through the State Department of Culture, Arts & Heritage is in charge and is working on streamlining the industry,” Jumwa stated.
The Gender CS noted that her Ministry was engaging with relevant stakeholders to find a lasting solution regarding the disbursement of royalties to artists.
“There are ongoing discussions with stakeholders in the industry with the aim of streamlining it. Once discussions are concluded, the ministry will pronounce itself on the next course of action,” Jumwa added.
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