{
  "id": 7796346,
  "title": "Sakaja launches Calif Records Studio to support Nairobi’s upcoming artists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/sakaja-launches-calif-records-studio-to-support-nairobis-upcoming",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T13:25:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/sakaja-launches-calif-records-studio-to-support-nairobis-upcoming-artists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has inaugurated the Calif Records Containerized Studio in California Ward, a facility aimed at supporting emerging artists and fostering grassroots creative talent. The studio is designed to offer aspiring musicians professional recording and production opportunities as part of the county government's efforts to expand creative arts avenues for young people. Visitors to the facility will have access to free recording sessions, enabling them to refine their musical skills and gain hands-on experience in a professional setting.\n\nThe initiative is expected to generate career pathways for Nairobi's youth by promoting talent development and providing a platform for artists seeking to establish sustainable careers in the music industry. The Calif Records Studio is a key component of the county government's strategy to harness the creative sector to empower young people and offer outlets for grassroots talent. Situated in California Ward, the studio is positioned to serve both local and surrounding artistic communities, creating a space for emerging musicians to record, produce, and develop their work.\n\nThe county administration emphasizes that the project seeks to eliminate financial barriers to professional music production, ensuring that talented young people can access skill development opportunities without economic constraints. The launch of the Calif Records Studio aligns with Nairobi's ongoing efforts to position the creative economy as a pathway to youth empowerment, talent development, and job creation. The initiative is promoted under the #KaziBilaKelele campaign, alongside #CalifRecords and #SakajaYouthEmpowerment.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 16 – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s administration has opened a new recording facility in California Ward aimed at supporting emerging artists and nurturing grassroots creative talent. The…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}