The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) officers have arrested three suspects in connection with operating unauthorized exhibition and distribution of copyright-protected works in Nairobi.

In a statement on Wednesday, May 27, KECOBO said it conducted an operation at Syvy Plaza in Pipeline within Kware, Embakasi.

During the operation, KECOBO officers confiscated equipment suspected to have been used for unauthorized broadcasting.

“KECOBO, together with enforcement agencies, yesterday conducted successful copyright enforcement operations in Nairobi targeting unauthorized exhibition and distribution of copyright-protected works.

“The first operation was conducted at Syvy Plaza in Pipeline within Kware, Embakasi, where officers confiscated suspected illegal broadcasting equipment,” read the statement in part.

Among the confiscated items were DStv decoders, amplifiers, splitters, cables, and other broadcasting accessories suspected to have been used to facilitate unauthorized access and public exhibition of premium content.

The three suspects apprehended during the raid are expected to be arraigned in court.

The board also mentioned it carried out another operation at a Nairobi hotel following complaints relating to territorial rights infringement.

Further, the board warned members of the public against unauthorized exhibition, screening, broadcasting or distribution of protected works.

KECOBO urged Kenyans to report suspected copyright infringement activities to the board for action to be taken.

“KECOBO reminds all users and distributors of creative content that unauthorized exhibition, screening, broadcast, or distribution of protected works is illegal and denies creators and rightful license holders their earnings,” the statement added.