Also known as: KMF · 2026 Kenya Music Festival · Nairobi Regional Kenya Music Festival · 98th edition of the Kenya Music Festival · Kenya National Music Festival · 98th Kenya National Music Festival · National Kenya Music Festival · 98th National Kenya Music Festival · 98th Kenya Music Festivals
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… le Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Basic Education PS John Lekakeny Ololtuaa (centre) and Bungoma Deputy Governor Janepher Mbatiany (second left) receive a trophy from Equity Bank Head of Education Peter Ndoro after opening the Kenya Music Festival …
Govt eyes creative economy billions with new push to commercialise student talentCitizen Digital
… students to battle for Ksh.2.5 million at nationals By Citizen Reporter July 29, 2026 03:56 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter St George Girl's School students showcase a song at the 2026 Kenya Music Festival …
Music festival students to battle for Ksh.2.5 million at nationalsThe Standard
… As the Kenya Music Festival, regional level continue across the country ahead of the national championships, schools are embracing Competency-Based Education (CBE) by combining creativity with practical life skills, ensuring performances not only entertain audiences but also educ …
MUSIC FESTIVAL: Learners champion online safety, data privacy in musicThe Standard
The growing dominance of girls' schools at the Kenya Music Festival has reignited concerns over the declining participation of boys, with education stakeholders now calling for separate competition categories for boys and girls to stem what they describe as the steady marginalisa …
Girls outdance boys in Kenya Music FestivalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeAs the 98th edition of the Kenya Music Festival gathers momentum across the country, through poetry, music, dance and elocution, learners continue tackling some of Kenya's most pressing social, economic and environmental challenges. …
Learners use Music festival to champion conservation, peaceThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeStudents perform a Kikuyu folk dance during Kenya Music Festivals, Nairobi regional at Buru Buru Girls on July 1,2026. …
Girls continue to rule Kenya Music FestivalThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeFor decades, the Kenya Music Festival was largely viewed as a celebration of talent, the biggest stage for songs, dances, poems and dramatic performances. …
When learners speak, society must listenThe Standard
Audio By Vocalize The power of music took centre stage as the Kenya Music Festival (KMF) Nairobi regional competitions kicked off at Buruburu Girls High School, with learners using song and performance to raise awareness on tuberculosis (TB), promote responsible tax payment and i …
Talent galore as annual music festival startsCitizen Digital
Ruto's creative economy agenda takes centre stage at 2026 Kenya Music Festival By Citizen Reporter July 01, 2026 04:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Equity Bank Head of Education Peter Ndoro (left) hands …
Ruto's creative economy agenda takes centre stage at 2026 Kenya Music FestivalDidmus Barasa, who has declared interest in the Bungoma governor seat, is intensifying efforts to eradicate grass-thatched homes through an initiative called "Ondoa Nyasi," pledging to expand the programme to cover more households if he wins the gubernatorial race next year.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Didmus Barasa, who has declared interest in the Bungoma governor seat, is intensifying efforts to eradicate grass-thatched homes through an initiative called "Ondoa Nyasi," pledging to expand the programme to cover more households if he wins the gubernatorial race next year.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to provide Ksh.5 million to each of the close to 30 institutions that participated in the 98th Kenya Music Festival State Concert at State Lodge, Bungoma, with the total allocation expected to exceed Ksh.150 million for infrastructure improvement and creative talent development.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's creative economy is becoming a core engine of economic growth, with the arts sector strengthened by global shifts toward valuing human creativity and digital skills in the AI age. The author cites the 98th National Kenya Music Festival and notes that Kenya is demonstrating educational synergy between arts and technology, while developed nations still adjust their policies.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Music Festival's winners' concert at Kibabii University showcased learners from different communities performing music, dance and traditional instruments representing Kenyan ethnic groups, offering younger generations an opportunity to learn traditions while promoting national cohesion and cultural preservation.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Music Festival's Winners' Concert at Kibabii University in Bungoma brought together young musical and artistic talent in a celebration of faith, culture, education, unity and social responsibility, with performances carrying messages about values that hold communities together.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's universities are competing at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival in Bungoma County, held from August 7 to 14, showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity under the theme "Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." Institutions including Kabarak University and Mount Kenya University are performing various musical pieces and competing for the national crown.
12 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Teachers Service Commission announced that teachers who dedicate time to training students in music, drama, sports, science, and creative arts will now have co-curricular achievements formally integrated into career progression metrics.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Vihiga Boys High School won the Class 493 Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment category at the 98th Kenya Music Festival held at Kibabii University, performing a rendition of Tabu Ley's Amilo. Senende Boys came second and defending champions Ugenya High School took third place.
8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Music Festival in Bungoma County has showcased talent from both established and little-known schools. Standout performers include Utwiini Primary School from Makueni County, which finished second in its category, along with winners in various competitions including Nzoia Sugar School in Choral Music for Junior Schools and Highlands Junior School in the Swahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools.
6 August 2026 · The Standard →
Learners with disabilities performed at the 98th Kenya Music Festival national edition, calling for greater investment in assistive technologies, accessible learning environments, and equal opportunities. The festival has placed Special Needs Education at the heart of celebrations, becoming a platform for national conversation on disability inclusion and unlocking the potential of learners living with disabilities.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's government announced plans to commercialise student talents to tap into the global creative economy, aligning educational programmes with national economic priorities. The Basic Education Principal Secretary stated the state aims to turn co-curricular activities into viable economic pathways as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Students across the country will compete for a Ksh.2.5 million prize pot at this year's Kenya Music Festival nationals, to be held at Kibabi University in Bungoma County, after Equity Bank provided the funds for categories it sponsors.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At Kenya Music Festival regional competitions, learners use music, poetry, dance and elocution to advocate for online safety, data protection, responsible internet use, and other social issues. Performances emphasized the dangers of digital platform misuse, including misinformation and cyberbullying, urging peers to verify information before sharing.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Girls' schools swept most top honours across choral verse, folk songs, traditional dances, and instrumental performances at the Nairobi Regional Kenya Music Festival. Education stakeholders are calling for separate competition categories for boys and girls to address the steady marginalisation of boys in the event.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
At the 98th Kenya Music Festival, learners are using poetry, music, dance and elocution to tackle social, economic and environmental challenges. A school from Taita-Taveta County demonstrated high performances with messages on financial literacy, environmental conservation, human-wildlife conflict, integrity, education, peace and youth empowerment.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Girls' schools swept top honours across most competitive classes at the Nairobi Region Kenya Music Festival, with Karen C Girls winning every class it entered, while education stakeholders expressed concern that boys are steadily withdrawing from the festival.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
Through Kenya Music Festival performances under the Competency-Based Education curriculum, learners are using creativity to confront issues including drug abuse, environmental conservation, mental health, and climate change—addressing real problems they encounter daily—yet many adults and parents remain unwilling to listen.
6 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Music Festival Nairobi regional competitions kicked off at Buruburu Girls High School, with hundreds of learners from senior schools across Nairobi performing in traditional folk songs, choral pieces, sacred music, original compositions, spoken word, Afrobeat and Hip-Hop. Students used performances to raise awareness on tuberculosis, promote responsible tax payment, and inspire hope and social responsibility.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
The 2026 Kenya Music Festival, underway under President Ruto's creative economy agenda, will integrate professional artists who are not necessarily teachers into the program to mentor students. This year's festival theme focuses on enhancing the creative economy through artistic expression for sustainable development.
1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →