The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) is a State Corporation established under Section 3 of the Copyright Act (Cap 130 Laws of Kenya) to administer and enforce copyright and related rights in Kenya. This is to notify the general public of the commencement of the implementation of the Blank Tape Levy with effect from September 15, 2023 pursuant to sections 28(3)(6) and 30(6) of the Copyright Act and the second schedule part B of the Copyright Regulations 2020. Blank Tape Levy is collected on items that may be used to carry copyright protected content for private copying payable at the point of entry into Kenya or at the point of first manufacture locally. Kindly contact the Executive Director, Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) for any clarifications on info@copyright.go.ke.