Wangeci has just discovered how to grow a “Mega Rose Flower” from grafting three totally unrelated plants. Discuss the process of ensuring her new discovery remains unpirated, stating the institutions in your country she has to work with.

Process of ensuring her new discovery remains unpirated and the institutions to work with in Kenya.  

The steps for registration of copyright are as follows:

1. Access the online copyright registration portal via KECOBO website i.e. www.copyright.go.ke then select ‘e-copyright Registration’ section on the website
2. If you have never registered copyrights works with KECOBO before, create an account from the login screen. Otherwise, use your user name and password to login into the registration portal.
3. Apply for your copyright from the ‘Register Copyright ‘ link available after you have logged in into the registration portal
4. Complete the 9 steps filling in the appropriate details. Side notes will prove very helpful as you do your copyright application. You may also refer to the detailed step-by-step manual available at; http://www.copyright.go.ke/downloads/category/6-copyright-registration.html and or from the online registration portal
5. Make sure you attach your copyright works in step 8 of 9. In case you cannot attach your copyright works due to its nature e.g. large size, you will need to print out your CR1 Form available on step 9 of 9 after you submit your application, and deliver the said work together with the printed form to KECOBO offices.
6. Make sure you include the correct payment reference on step 9 of 9 in case you paid via Mpesa
7. You will receive a provisional copyright registration certificate once your application is successful in your email. Hard copy certificate are available at KECOBO offices.