President William Ruto has directed the Ministry of Education to award each school and institution that participated in this year’s music and drama festivals Ksh5 million to support the development of creative arts.

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Speaking on Friday during the State Concert for the 98th Kenya Music Festival at Bungoma State Lodge, Ruto said the funding would recognise the institutions that took part in the competitions and support their continued participation in the creative sector.

“There are over 30 schools and colleges participating in this event today. We want to say congratulations. I want to ask the Ministry of Education that the schools and institutions be awarded Ksh5 million each as a show of gratitude and appreciation,” Ruto said.

He directed Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba to begin arrangements for the disbursement, saying the funds should help the participating institutions improve facilities supporting music and other creative activities.

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Ruto said the money should also be used to strengthen infrastructure and improve preparations for next year’s music and drama festivals.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke