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Kibabii University

Kibabii University — institution in Bungoma County that hosted the 98th Kenya Music Festival and USAWA Youth Festival 2026.

2026-05-072026-09-22

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  1. September 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Kibabii University head coach Peter Wamoto remains confident that the circuit leaders have the firepower to cross the finish line despite a depleted squad.

    KCB to miss star players ahead of Christie Sevens
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    Photo/Sportpicha Audio By Vocalize Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed KCB RFC to clinch this year’s National Sevens Circuit title, citing the experience of their Shujaa players.

    Wamoto backs KCB for national sevens title
  5. Citizen Digital

    This reality was on display at Kibabii University during the 98th National Kenya Music Festival (KMF), where over 140,000 students converged to showcase their talents under the theme: Enhancing the Creative Economy through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable

    OPINION: Beyond the Stage: Kenya's arts are now a core economic engine
  6. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe creme de la creme of the Kenya Music Festival opened its winners’ concert at Kibabii University with a spectacular celebration of Kenya’s cultural diversity, as learners from different communities used music, dance and traditional instruments to tell stories

    Music festival becomes a tapestry of Kenya's cultures, unity and heritage
  7. The Standard

    The Kenya Music Festival opened its Winners’ Concert at Kibabii University, Bungoma, bringing together some of the country’s finest young musical and artistic talent in a colourful celebration of faith, culture, education, unity and social responsibility.

    Music, faith and culture take centre stage as Kenya's finest showcase creativity
  8. The Standard

    y VocalizeThe battle for supremacy among Kenya’s universities has intensified at the 98th Kenya National Music Festival, with institutions showcasing musical excellence, cultural heritage and artistic creativity as they compete for the coveted national crown at Kibabii University

    Universities battle for the crown as Kenya Music Festival reaches a crescendo
  9. Citizen Digital

    Speaking during the Ministry of Education Gala at the 98th Kenya Music Festival in Kibabii University, TSC Chairperson Dr Jamleck Muturi announced that the Commission is formally integrating co-curricular achievements into its promotion metrics, offering a massive incentive for e

    Gov't offers teachers more incentives to improve students' welfare
  10. Citizen Digital

    ource on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Vihiga Boys High School was crowned the national champion of Class 493, Zilizopendwa with Live Instrumental Accompaniment, at the 98th Kenya Music Festival held at Kibabii University

    Western Giants dominate high-stakes live band ‘Zilizopendwa’ at music festival
  11. The Standard

    It is possible to partner and make the load a little bit lighter," Ololtuaa said during the festival's opening at Kibabii University," he said.

    National Music Festival gains momentum
  12. Citizen Digital

    enters fourth day as competition intensifies in Bungoma By Citizen Reporter August 05, 2026 11:59 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize The ongoing National Music Festival at Kibabii University

    National Music Festival enters fourth day as competition intensifies in Bungoma
Sport

KCB rugby team to miss five star players at Christie Sevens

The News

KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.

9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 9 September

  1. KCB rugby team to miss five star players at Christie Sevens

    KCB RFC will be without captain Vincent Onyala, George Oroo, Festus Shiasi, Nigel Amaitsa, and Samuel Asati for the Christie Sevens in Nairobi this weekend, as the five players head to Wales for the inaugural Ultimate Sevens Championship in Cardiff. The absence provides head coach Andrew Amonde an opportunity to use second-string players while pursuing the Christie Sevens and National Sevens Circuit titles.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 31 August

  1. Wamoto tips KCB for national sevens title this year

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto has backed KCB RFC to win this year's National Sevens Circuit title, citing the experience of their Shujaa players, though he warned against overlooking Kabras RFC, who beat KCB in the Driftwood Sevens final in Mombasa.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 14 August

  1. Kenya's arts sector emerging as significant economic driver

    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

Thursday 13 August

  1. Kenya Music Festival celebrates cultural diversity through traditional performances

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Kenya Music Festival Winners' Concert celebrates youth talent

    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

  2. Universities compete at Kenya National Music Festival

    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

Tuesday 11 August

  1. TSC to include co-curricular activities in teacher promotions

    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

Saturday 8 August

  1. Vihiga Boys High School wins national music festival live band competition

    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

Thursday 6 August

  1. National Music Festival enters fifth day in Bungoma County

    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

Wednesday 5 August

  1. National Music Festival intensifies in Bungoma on fourth day

    The National Music Festival at Kibabii University in Bungoma County has entered its fourth day, with over 100,000 learners from across Kenya competing. The festival concludes August 14, with overall winners earning an opportunity to perform before the President at State House.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Government pushes commercialisation of student creative talents for economic growth

    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

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Learners use music festival performances to champion conservation and peace

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kenya Music Festival 2026 integrates professional artists to mentor students

    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

Tuesday 30 June

  1. Bungoma county uses sports to prevent GBV, advance gender equality

    Female students in Bungoma County have been encouraged to discover talents alongside academics, with education stakeholders saying sports talent is a key empowerment ingredient that could prevent gender-based violence. The USAWA Youth Festival 2026 conference at Kibabii University brought together basketball players from various schools to advance gender equality, child protection, and youth leadership.

    30 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 14 June

  1. Parents must instil strong values at home, says university don

    A Kibabii University academic argues that parents should instil strong values in their children to help them resist social influence when they join senior school, noting that school culture is greatly influenced by values children first learn at home.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. Wamalwa proposes renaming Kibabii University after Cardinal Otunga

    DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has proposed that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, arguing that Kenya should use public institutions to commemorate national figures of integrity and moral standing.

    14 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 28 May

  1. Kabras pursue sixth Enterprise Cup title, Black Pirates seek upset

    Kabras RFC aim to win the Enterprise Cup for the sixth consecutive year and complete a double after securing a historic five-peat of Kenya Cup titles. Uganda's Stanbic Black Pirates, the first Ugandan club to reach the final since 1970, stand in their way at the RFUEA Grounds.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 7 May

  1. Coach Wamoto predicts tight Kenya Cup final between KCB and Kabras

    Kibabii University rugby head coach Peter Wamoto believes KCB, strengthened by recruitment from top teams, will provide defending champions Kabras RFC a tough challenge in this weekend's Kenya Cup final at the ASK show ground in Kakamega. Wamoto highlights KCB's blend of youth and experienced players and their lethal forwards as potential deciding factors.

    7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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