Lead image for Societal issues main theme at music festival.
Western style singing games, African style singing games and folk songs with sacred text featured on Monday on Day 2 of the 98th Kenya National Music Festival at Kibabii University in Bungoma County.
ACK St Andrew’s Zimmerman delivered a moving performance when they presented a choral verse titled Bad Manners, which encourages children to embrace values and respect.
The piece earned the school first place, with Kamatungu Primary School came second and Elegant School took third place.
Holy Innocents Tassia Catholic School pupils celebrate after winning in the Singing Games category on Day 2 of the 98th Kenya National Music Festival at Kibabii University in Bungoma County on August 3, 2026.
The winning performance featured Christine Njeri, Vayan Wanjiku, Wendy Gatuiri, Shantel Ndanu, Salome Wambui, Edward Kibe, Shirlene Talu, Lesley Rose, Aurelia Mutani, Carol Njeri, Imani Kaithi, and Katelyn Nzisa, among others.
In the African Ensemble category, Junior Academy from the Western Region emerged winners, followed by Nabole Primary School in second place and Moi Air Base in third.