Gov’t To Increase Funding On Arts

This is after President Uhuru Kenyatta said Kshs. 350 million have been set aside to complete a talent academy in Kasarani.

The talent center will be established in Nairobi and is expected to be ready for use by 2015.

Kenyatta called on governors to set up county talent centers to support children who have special skills.

“We will work closely with counties to develop talent centers so that we turn the talent into productive careers,” said Kenyatta.

The funding for the national event will be factored in next year's budget.

“I will do everything possible to increase the resources available for the national music festival and it should be part and parcel of our national calendar,’ added Kenyatta.

The president also said that the Government will also consider waiving tax on music instruments to support the industry.

President Kenyatta made the announcement at State House, Mombasa where he was the guest of honor at the national music festival state concert.

By Morgan Mueke