Veteran Kikuyu musician John Kamau has sued Kiambu gubernatorial candidate Hon. Jungle Patrick for copyright infringement.
According to the court letter, Kamau is protesting against the use of his song 'Tusonge Mbele na UDA for campaign purposes without clearance.
Mr Kamau says he originally wrote and produced the song that Hon. Jungle Patrick Wainana is currently using it in his campaigns.
Intellectual property lawyer Liz Lenjo said their client has attempted to reach out to him to settle this matter out of court, but they have yielded no fruit.
"It goes without saying, for those who have heard the jingle/ song currently advertising his campaign and manifesto, he is championing economic empowerment," the court document read.
"It is sad that a leader who claims to champion economic empowerment, especially of the youth, would make use of a young producer’s sweat, so wantonly and without regard."
Lenjo further added that they have also sent a demand letter in the hopes to settle the matter, but it has not been acknowledged nor responded to.
In the wake of elections, our client deems it fit to make known the politician’s actions which reflect poorly on him as a leader and aspiring gubernatorial candidate.
Our client has since instituted take-down proceedings against the song on Jungle TV, the candidate’s YouTube page, and hereby forewarns any and all stations playing this song.
"Those engaging in the said actions have been granted Forty-Eight Hours (48 hours) to take it down and remove the campaigns of their respective broadcasting schedules until this matter is resolved." Kamau will be proceeding to court to institute a copyright infringement matter.
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