Hello

Your subscription is almost coming to an end. Don’t miss out on the great content on Nation.Africa

Ready to continue your informative journey with us?

Hello

Your premium access has ended, but the best of Nation.Africa is still within reach. Renew now to unlock exclusive stories and in-depth features.

Reclaim your full access. Click below to renew.

Minister’s cash idea from music festival

Kags Joy Academy pupils from Mombasa perform a singing game during the 87th edition of Kenya Schools and Colleges Music Festival at Melvin Jones hall in Nakuru on August 5, 2013. Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi Thursday rooted for commercialisation of music presented by school children at the national festivals, saying it would benefit composers and singers.

What you need to know:

  • Talents, he said, should be identified and nurtured as a way of expanding job opportunities for the youth in entertainment industry.

Education Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi Thursday rooted for commercialisation of music presented by school children at the national festivals, saying it would benefit composers and singers.

Prof Kaimenyi said African folk songs and golden oldies performed by primary, secondary, college and university learners should be recorded and sold through supermarkets and music stores countrywide.