ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act
24. Equitable benefit sharing rights
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
24. Equitable benefit sharing rights
(1)The protection of owners and holders of traditional knowledge or cultural expressions shall include the right to fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the commercial or industrial use of their knowledge, to be determined by mutual agreement between the parties.(2)The right to equitable remuneration might extend to non-monetary benefits, such as contributions to community development, depending on the material needs and cultural preferences expressed by the communities themselves.(3)The Cabinet Secretary may make regulations prescribing the matters that should be included in a benefit sharing arrangement.