The Copyright Act requires the Board to keep a database of authors and their works by registering copyright works. This registration is entirely voluntary. Non-registration confers no rights on authors under the Copyright Act. Registering copyright works ensures that a public record of owners/authors exists. The registration certificate also serves as proof of ownership of a copyright. If a loan is sought, it could also be used as collateral in a bank or other lending institution. Even if you automatically own the copyright to your original, creative work, registering your copyright is a good idea. One of the primary advantages of writing is to sue others who infringe on your copyright. For most people, this is a sufficient reason to go through the registration process. The good news is that copyright registration is a simple process that can be completed online: How to register for a Copyright
Navigate to nrr.copyright.go.ke.Create an account before uploading your work. You can set up either an individual or a corporate account.Get a validation codeComplete the account creation process by entering the code.Log in and complete the registration process.
