MCSK Membership
Membership Benefits
Rights Protection
Protection of your musical works through our comprehensive rights management system.
Royalty Collection
Regular collection and distribution of royalties from various music usage sources.
Legal Support
Access to legal advice and support for copyright-related matters.
How to Join MCSK
Step 1: Check Eligibility
Ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Must be a composer, author, or publisher of musical works
- Have at least one original musical work
- Provide proof of Kenyan citizenship or residency
Step 2: Required Documents
- Completed membership application form
- Copy of National ID or Passport
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Proof of musical works (recordings, scores, etc.)
- KRA PIN certificate
Step 3: Submit Application
Submit your application through:
- Online portal at member.mcsk.org
- Visit our offices in person
- Through our regional representatives
Membership Categories
Full Member
- • Complete rights management
- • Voting rights in MCSK elections
- • Access to all member services
- • International royalty collection
Associate Member
- • Basic rights management
- • Limited voting rights
- • Access to basic services
- • Local royalty collection
Publisher Member
- • Publishing rights management
- • Full voting rights
- • Publisher-specific services
- • Global rights administration