Understanding Copyright Law through the Lens of Peter Nthei Mwoki & Another v Safaricom PLC & Another [2026]
The law on copyright protects the expression of an idea and not the idea itself. Copyright is automatic upon creation and fixation of an original work in a tangible form. This case discusses the principle of expression of an idea through the lens of the leading case of Peter Mwoki against Safaricom, in which the High Court awarded the former 1.4 billion shillings and a percentage on royalties.
