Traders in Thika Town have accused the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) officers of harassment.
According to the secretary general of Thika Central Business Traders Association, Alfred Wanyoike, the officers have been soliciting bribes threatening to fine them Sh6000 for alleged contravention of music copyright laws.
“Traders here are even finding it hard even to listen to radio for news and entertainment,” said Wanyoike.
Speaking to HiviSasa on Thursday, Wanyoike said the MCSK has not done proper sensitisation to traders in the area concerning copyright issues related to playing music in public places.
“In my opinion, they are reaping where they did not sow. They are taking advantage of people's ignorance to rob them their hard-earned money,” he said.
However, an MCSK officer in Thika who requested anonymity as he is not allowed to speak to press, said that there has been proper awareness on mass media and no one can claim that they are ignorant of MCSK rules.