(d) doing or performing all such other things or acts as may be necessary for the proper
performance of its functions under this Act which may lawfully be done by a body corporate.
4. The Headquarters of the Board shall be in .Nairobi.
5. The functions of the Board shall be to
(a) direct, co-:ordinate and oversee the implementation of laws and international treaties and
conventions to which Kenya is a party and which relate to copyright and other rights recognised by
this Act and ensure the observance thereof;
(b) license and supervise the activities of collective management societies as provided for
under this Act;
(c) devise promotion, introduction and training programs on copyright and related rights, to
which end it may co-ordinate its work with national or international organisations concerned with
the same subject matter;
(d) organise the legislation on copyright and related rights and propose other arrangements
that will ensure its constant improvement and continuing effectiveness; and
(e) enlighten and inform the public on matters relating to copyright and related rights;
(f) maintain an effective data bank on authors and their works; and
(g) administer all matters of copyright and related rights in Kenya as provided for under this
Act and to deal with ancillary matters connected with its functions under this Act.
6. The Board shall consist of
(a) a chairman, who shall be appointed by the Minister from amongst the members of registered
copyright societies;
(b) one member nominated by registered software associations;
(c) one member nominated by registered musicians' associations;
(d)one member nominated by registered filming associations;
(e) two members nominated by publishers, authors and writers associations;
(f) one member nominated by performing artistes associations;
(g) one member nominated by public universities;
(h) one member nominated by registered associations of producers of sound recordings;