Membership Requirements

Membership requirements are divided in two.

  1. Author, Composer & Arranger
  2. Publisher

 AUTHOR, COMPOSER & ARRANGER REQUIREMENTS

  • One (1) copy of commercially published audio CD of each album/Single; strictly in MP3 Formats.
  • Two (2) passport size photographs and a copy of identity card/passport/birth certificate;
  • Copy of National identity card/passport/birth certificate for next of Kin;
  • Copies of agreements if there is joint copyright ownership.
  • Names of group members and an appointed representative if it is a group/band or choir.
  • Five thousand shillings, application fee. (Nonrefundable).
  • Letters of administration from the courts of law if applying on behalf of a deceased person.
  • Guarantor who has been a member of MCSK for a minimum of four year
  • Preferred bank account number of the applicant/s. ( NO SACCOS)
  • KRA pin certificate.

PUBLISHER REQUIREMENTS

  • A certified copy of certificate of incorporation or business name;
  • One (1) copy of CD of each album published by the company or business entity; strictly in MP3 Formats.
  • Certified copy of PIN certificate for the company or sole proprietorship.
  • Certified copies of contracts/ agreements between the publisher and the composers/authors/writers;
  • Names and nationalities of all Directors or partners of the publishing company;
  • Copies of agreements if the company has acquired control of local/foreign publisher catalogues;
  • Two (2) passport size photographs and a copy of Identity card/passport of the representative/s;
  • Company resolution appointing the representative/s;
  • Guarantor who has been a member of MCSK for a minimum of four
  • Company resolution to join MCSK;
  • Cover letter on the Company’s letter head;
  • Ten thousand shillings, application fee.(non refundable)
  • Preferred bank account number of the publishing company. (NO SACCOS)
  • KRA pin certificate