Uganda has begun installing a new music tracking device designed to improve how artists earn from their work.
The development was revealed by Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president Eddy Kenzo, who confirmed that installation of the device, named “Nyange,” is already underway across commercial venues nationwide.
According to Kenzo, the technology will play a key role in ensuring transparency in music usage.
This device will listen to music and communicate with our system, which will in turn show who played whose music, where, and how many times.
The rollout comes shortly after Yoweri Museveni assented to the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act, 2025, a law aimed at strengthening protections for creatives and ensuring fair compensation for their work.
The amended law enhances the collection and distribution of royalties through licensed bodies known as Collective Management Organisations (CMOs). These organizations are mandated to collect payments from businesses that play music—such as bars, clubs, and media houses—and distribute the earnings to artists.
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