Wambaa Mt. Olives Adventist school student Dallia Adannah plays her music instrument violin during the National music festival at Kibabii University in Bungoma. [ Benjamin Sakwa/ Standard]
Participants making their maiden appearance at the national stage in this year's National Music Festival have showcased exceptional talent.
Bungoma County in Western Kenya is hosting the music extravaganza that has entered its fifth day.
Little known schools have impressed both judges and spectators by demonstrating a high level of competitiveness, innovation and creativity.
Among the standout performers was Utwiini Primary School from Mbooni, Makueni County, which showcased its prowess by finishing second in the category it entered at the national competition.Moi Educational Center student Kayo Fletcher performed under class 1111J,
Nzoia Sugar School emerged top in the Choral Music for Junior Schools, Mountain View school from Nairobi emerged winners in set piece music for junior secondary school category,
ACK St. Andrews school from Nairobi won in Junior school category in a choral verse about values in the CBC, St. Augustines school student Sherry Manish Patel emerged champions in an Indian solo dance and Highlands Junior School from Rift Valley region were crowned winners of the Swahili Choral Verse category for Junior Schools.
They claimed top honors with a stellar performance on the UNICEF sponsored theme "Refugee Inclusion". Kedowa Special school for the Deaf performs also showcased their performance,