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Our children’s talents should not go down the drain after music fiesta

Kikubi Girls Secondary students from Suba rehearse a sacred folk song about the crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

As the largest music jamboree in Kenya comes to a close this week, we need to ask the hard questions.

As usual, some children will go back home all smiles bearing their trophies. Others will go home carrying certificates, happy for making it to the national stage.

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