Copyright Law: The Kenya Copyright Act Cap 130

CHAPTER 130
THE COPYRIGHT ACT, 2001
ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS
Section
Part I- Preliminary
1- Short title and commencement.
2- Interpretation.
Part II- Administration
3- Establishment and incorporation of the Board.
4- Headquarters.
5- Functions of the Board.
6- Composition of the Board.
7- Functions and powers of the Board.
8- Conduct of business and affairs of the Board.
9- Remuneration of Board members.
10- Delegation by the Board.
11- Executive Director.
12- Staff of the Board.
13- The common seal of the Board.
14- Protection from personal liability.
15- Liability of the Board for damages.
16- Funds of the Board.
17- Financial year.
18- Annual estimates.
19- Accounts and audit.
20- Investment of funds.
21- Appeals.
Part III- Copyright And Other Related Rights
22- Works eligible for copyright.
23- Copyright by virtue of nationality or residence and
duration of copyright.
24- Copyright by reference to country of origin
25- Copyright in works of Government and international
bodies.
26- Nature of copyright in literary, musical or artistic works
and audio-visual works.
27- Broadcasting of works incorporated in audio-visual
works.
28- Nature of copyright in sound recording.
29- Nature of copyright in broadcasts.
30- Rights of performers.
31- First ownership of copyright.
32- Moral rights of an author.
33- Assignment and licences.
34- Rights of action and remedies of exclusive licensee and
sub-licensee.
Part IV- Infringement
35- Infringement.
36- Authentication of copyright works.
37- Anton piller orders.
38- Offences and penalties for infringement.
Part V- Inspection
39- Inspectors.
40- Entry into premises.
41- Mode of inspection.
42- Powers of arrest.
43- Conduct of prosecution.
44- Inspectors not personally liable for acts done under this
Act.
Part VI- Public Domain
45- Works in the public domain.
Part VII- Collective Administration Of Copyright
46- Collective administration of copyright.
47- Annual reports and accounts.
48- Appointment of competent authority and duties of
authority
Part VIII- Miscellaneous
49- Regulations and extension of application of the Act.
50- Application to works made before commencement of Act.
51- Abrogation of common law rights.
52- Repeal of Cap. 130 and savings.