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President Ruto presides over 2026 Kenya Music Festival State Concert in Bungoma

Held at Kibabii University since August 1, the festival is themed, "Enhancing the Creative Economy Through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development." The post President Ruto presides over 2026 Kenya Music Festival State Concert in Bungoma appeared first on KBC Digital .

President Ruto presides over 2026 Kenya Music Festival State Concert in Bungoma

President William Ruto is currently leading the 98th annual Kenya Music Festival State Concert, taking place at the State Lodge in Bungoma County. This event marks the conclusion of a festival that has brought together 143,000 students from throughout the country. The festival, which has been held at Kibabii University since August 1, is centered around the theme, "Enhancing the Creative Economy Through Knowledge, Skills and Artistic Production for Sustainable Development."

Among those in attendance alongside President Ruto are First Lady Rachel Ruto, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migo, and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, among other dignitaries. The festival provides a platform for learners across the nation to display their musical abilities, creativity, and artistic talents, thus underscoring the importance of the creative economy in Kenya's sustainable development.

As the festival draws to a close, more updates will undoubtedly follow.

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