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Artistes push for better pay

Musician Steve Mkawasi (right) presents a petition to the director of the Permanent Presidential Music Commission, Dr Donald Otoyo, at the Kenya Film Centre in Nairobi on Wednesday. Looking on is Dr Abbey Chokera. [George Orido, Standard]

Artistes representing various genres met on Wednesday to discuss what is ailing the creative industry and plot the way forward.

The musicians and comedians, among others, congregated at the Kenya Film Centre in Nairobi where they agreed on the contents of a petition to presented to President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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