Report piracy or copyright infringement to KECOBO
Kenya Copyright Board · sources read 3 Oct 2026
File a free complaint through KECOBO's eCitizen page (copyright.ecitizen.go.ke, 'Report on Infringement Matters'), or email a formal complaint to the Executive Director at info@copyright.go.ke with full details and your phone number. You can also go to KECOBO's office on the 5th floor of the SHA (formerly NHIF) Building in Nairobi.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- Where
- Online at copyright.ecitizen.go.ke, or email info@copyright.go.ke. Office: 5th Floor, SHA Building (formerly NHIF), Ragati Road, Nairobi
What you need
- All the details of the infringement, and your mobile number for follow-up
Steps
- Sign in to eCitizen at copyright.ecitizen.go.ke and choose 'Report a copyright infringement'. It's free.
- Or write a formal complaint to the Executive Director and email it to info@copyright.go.ke.
- Or visit KECOBO's office. Whichever way, include every detail of the infringement and your phone number.
Watch out
- KECOBO's copyright inspectors are seconded from the National Police Service and trained to investigate infringement.
- For a dispute with another party, KECOBO also offers free mediation through the same eCitizen page.
Who can apply
- Anyone who wants to report a copyright infringement, such as a rights holder whose music, film, book or software is being copied or sold without permission.
Official sources (2)
- Enforcement of Copyright and Related Rights copyright.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026
- Kenya Copyright Board eCitizen services copyright.ecitizen.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026