• Mr. George Macharia, Equity bank social director on food and agriculture business, said they are working closely with the ministry of education, acknowledging the importance of music festivals where many talents are boosted for future generations.

Addressing the media at Afraha Secondary School in Nakuru, Rosemary Mwambui the Rift Valley Regional Education Director has applauded the ongoing Kenya Music Festival, saying that it's part of the co-curricular school activities where learners’ talents are nurtured and exhibited.

The 97th edition of the Kenya Music Festival at the Rift Valley regional level which kicked off on July 9, 2025, in Nakuru City was hosted in various schools.

These include Afraha Secondary School, Langalanga Secondary School, and Nakuru Day Secondary Schools for the primary school pupils, while Nakuru Boys, Upper Hills Secondary School and Nakuru Girl accommodated the secondary school students.

“In music festivals various talents are exhibited and nurtured as part of the co-curricular activities in the ministry of education. We expect 90,000 learners across the region to participate in this festival," said Rosemary.

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The Early Childhood Development (ECD) were prioritized to set the day in motion where learners took the stage. The festival brought together learners from different sub counties, culture, beliefs creating an environment to interact, learn and nurture their talent.

Mr. George Macharia, Equity bank social director on food and agriculture business, said they are working closely with the ministry of education, acknowledging the importance of music festivals where many talents are boosted for future generations.

“Equity bank in partnership with the Kenya Music Festivals nationally and Rift Valley Chapter of Kenya Music Festival are determined in molding the talents of the young ones,” he said.

The festival will end on July 14, 2025 90,000 learners from primary and secondary schools are expected to participate.