Kalobeyei primary school from Turkana county performing a Merile folk song at the National music festivals in Kisumu county. [Collins Oduor, Standard]
On Monday, Alber School captured the attention of the adjudicators and audience with their humorous choral verse entitled 'My Dog Ate My Homework.'
Their teacher, Evalyne Njeri, said the moral behind the piece which left everyone in the hall laughing was to educate teachers on the struggles their pupils go through when at home.
"The target was to make teachers understand that pupils go through a lot when they are away from school. Before punishing a pupil or sending them away, we need to lend an ear and listen to them keenly because there might be a problem from home and the pupil needs help,' said Njeri.
Nkoilale Primary School from Maasai Mara won the African Folk Song from Maasai, Samburu, Njemps, Rendile and Taveta category after delivering a powerful Maasai wedding song entitled Enashipai which means happiness.
More action is expected today from secondary schools with performances in French.