Kenya music festival has long been a fountain of creativity - Ruto
President on Friday said the National Music Festival has always been a fountain of creativity as it fosters local talent, promotes economic growth, preserves our cultural heritage, and builds a sustainable creative system.
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00:00The Kenya Music Festival has long been a fountain of creativity,
00:06nurturing the raw and potent talent found in our young and youthful learners.
00:11Over time, this festival has offered a platform for learners to showcase
00:17their boundless gifts in music, dance, and poetry.
00:23These talents, identified, meticulously enshrined,
00:28and honed by the dedication of teachers, tutors, and lecturers,
00:33have played a transformative role in our society,
00:37building confidence and instilling pride in those who have graced the stage
00:43as I saw them here this morning and afternoon.
00:48This year's theme, Talent Development for Growth and the Creative Economy,
00:54is both timely and aligned with the government's agenda.
00:58We recognize the creative economy as a pillar of our national economic transformation,
01:04and the Kenya Music Festival is a vital component in this endeavor.
01:10From vocal and instrumental music to traditional and contemporary dances,
01:17and from scripting to public speaking,
01:21this festival has demonstrated its enduring legacy
01:25in developing a broad range of creative talents.
01:31The digitization of these performances,
01:33spearheaded by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development,
01:37is already providing our students with new avenues for recognition
01:42and revenue generation as their content reaches not only local and regional,
01:49but also global audiences online.
01:54This festival's impact on the creative economy can neither be gainsaid nor overstated.
02:00It fosters local talent, promotes economic growth,
02:04preserves our cultural heritage, and builds a sustainable creative system.
02:10Additionally, it provides our learners with the opportunity for international exposure,
02:17preparing them to compete on the world stage.