Confusion has erupted at the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) after two conflicting public notices surfaced regarding the employment status of CEO Dr. Ezekiel Mutua.
In a public notice published in the Daily Nation, a group identifying itself as the MCSK Board of Directors claimed that Mutua had ceased being CEO as of May 3, 2025.
The notice further accused him of refusing to return company property, including a black Toyota Prado TX (Reg No. KDK 158X) and control over the society’s social media accounts.
“You are therefore cautioned that the said Ezekiel Mutua DOES NOT have any authority to transact any business for and on behalf of MCSK,” the notice read. It warned the public against engaging with Mutua, stating the society would not be liable for any losses incurred from such dealings.
However, a counter-notice was swiftly issued, this time signed by MCSK National Chairman Ephantus Wahome Kamau, firmly asserting that Mutua remains the bona fide CEO. The statement dismissed the earlier claims as “false and malicious,” allegedly propagated by former board members whose terms expired on February 16, 2025.
“These allegations are entirely baseless. Dr. Ezekiel Mutua remains the legitimate CEO of MCSK. The individuals behind this notice are former directors… who have no authority to speak or act on behalf of the Society,” it stated.
The rebuttal further alleged that the motive behind the false notice was Mutua’s refusal to approve a payout of over KSh200 million in arrears demanded by the outgoing directors.
Mutua, who took over the reins at MCSK in March 2022, was praised in the second notice for his “excellent” leadership, with the current board reaffirming his contract following a favorable performance review.
Before his MCSK appointment, Dr. Mutua was the CEO of the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) until August 2021.
