Sponsorship gives boost to arts industry

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto engage the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) CEO Ezekeil Mutua (second left) and the Kenya National Schools and Colleges Drama Festival Chairman Prof Christopher Odhiambo (middle) in the presence of the First Lady Margaret Kenyatta during the winners gala at the State House Nairobi.

The creative industry is set for a boost following sponsorship of the annual schools and colleges festival by the Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB).

KFCB will be the title sponsor for the 60th edition of the festival next year, with the outlay expected to be between Sh6 million and Sh10 million.