The Kenya Schools and Colleges
drama festivals staged a state concert for the president at the Mombasa State
house. President Uhuru Kenyatta
encouraged Kenyan artists to constantly improve on their performances so as to
benefit from the lucrative international market. The President said drama is a
major income earner providing a variety of employment opportunities for the
youth in the country. “It is encouraging that the festival showcased a cross
section of participants drawn from Early Childhood Education Centres, primary
and secondary schools, tertiary colleges and universities,” the president said.
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| H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta |
Speaking during the State Concert of the Kenya National Drama Festivals, Kenyatta expressed satisfaction that the drama festival dwelt on key social economic and political challenges that are facing the society. He said in order to promote the performing arts, his government will construct an ultra-modern National Theatre with audio-visual live-links in Nairobi. During the performance at State House Mombasa, David Owira—a student at Highway Secondary School received a standing ovation for his performance in an oral narrative titled ‘Otonglo-time’, which left the President and the guests in stitches.
“My Government is committed to providing the youth with the knowledge
and skills that will enable them to be relevant and competitive in the modern
global economy,” he said when he hosted winners of the drama festivals at State
House, Mombasa. He said he was encouraged by this year’s theme which is
“Performance for National Healing and Reconciliation”. The president observed
that the performing and creative arts are not only a unique medium of
instruction but also an important tool in the social, political and economic
development process. “Our various cultures and communities have benefited
immensely from messages propagated through oral culture.
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