Protection of Traditional Knowledge and Cultural Expressions Act

5. Responsibilities of the national government

Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force

The national government shall, under this Act be responsible for—

(a)the establishment and maintenance of the Repository at the Kenya Copyright Board;

(b)the promotion and conservation of traditional knowledge and cultural expressions of communities in Kenya;

(c)the protection of traditional knowledge and cultural expressions from misuse and misappropriation; and

(d)the facilitation of access of information and the sharing of information and data relating to traditional knowledge and cultural expressions.