- MCSK CEO Ezekiel Mutua apologised for his hurtful remarks to his former professor, Makau Mutua, over the distribution of MCSK royalties
- The CEO confirmed that Makau is a real professor however solely faltered after partaking within the talks that allegedly unfold rumours
- He mentioned that the KSh 20 million can be distributed among the many 16,000 members in line with artwork performances
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The Board of Administrators of the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Chief Government Officer, Ezekiel Mutua, has sincerely apologised to Makau Mutua for the disagreement on MCSK royalties.
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The 2 academicians differed after the MCSK CEO indicated that KSh 20 million can be distributed amongst 16,000 MCK members.
“I’ve spoken to my senior professor, Makau Mutua, and apologised profusely and unreservedly for my earlier submit that didn’t sit effectively with him. He is an important man, however generally he falters and veers into pointless controversy, even on mundane issues like royalty distribution.
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I simply do not know what occurs. However that does not imply he is faux. He is one among Kenya’s best. To the extent that my submit was offensive, I sincerely apologise,” mentioned the CEO.
How did Ezekiel Mutua and Makau differ?
The announcement on the distribution of royalties was wrongly understood by many Kenyans, in line with the CEO.
Makau advised his former scholar to be severe and never joke because it wasn’t Idiot’s Day after calculating the figures to succeed in KSh 1,250 per member.
“My brother Ezekiel Mutua it’s not April Idiot’s Day but. Cease joking!” warned Makau.
“I’m seeing some dimwits, together with a faux professor who lives in America and runs an eatery in Kitui, deceptive people who the MCSK declared royalty distribution of KSh 20 million will likely be shared equally amongst our 16000 members, therefore each member will get Ksh 1,250. I’m positive that the faux professor has a payroll for his eatery in Kitui, and his employees do not earn the identical quantities,” mentioned the CEO in reiteration.
“Individuals are twisting this story to sound just like the KSh 20 million will likely be shared equally amongst 16,000 MCSK members. Not so. We distribute utilizing each scientific and basic allocation,” he confirmed.
Ezekiel Mutua bitterly change with journalist
In December 2023, the MCSK chief engaged in a bitter change with KTN’s journalist after an interview performed between media homes and President William Ruto.
Mutua initiated the argument after he questioned the power of journalists chosen to interrogate the top of state on nationwide points.
“Journalists of the calibre of John Simbi Okumu, Louis Otieno, Julie Gichuru et al. The media ought to give such interviews respect by bringing forth their greatest. Why is Linus Kakai, for instance, not right here? We want seasoned, expert, charismatic, and deeply educated journalists for such moments. An interview with a president with a PhD is not any stroll within the park. It requires preparation and talent—even the power to assume on one’s toes,” Mutua mentioned.
Supply: TUKO.co.ke
