Education PS urges students to consider art as a source of income

Elizabeth Mburu presents a choral verse 'Misongosongo' during the Nairobi region colleges drama festival in Nairobi at Railway Training Institute. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Education PS Simon Nabukwesi has urged university and college students to take performing arts seriously, saying it is an employment opportunity with huge potential.

Addressing Kenyatta University students, Kitui campus, during this year's central and eastern universities regional drama festival, the PS said drama is a profession recognised globally. "It is one of the growing economic sectors with low capital investment. But like any other profession, success in drama requires discipline, hard work and confidence," said Mr Nabukwesi. He called on students to be creative and innovative.