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Charles Njagua Kanyi, aka Jaguar has vowed to seek the Government’s intervention in the ongoing debate dubbed "Play Kenyan Music".
“The Kenya Music Policy draft Bill stipulating that radio stations should play 60 per cent local music came into place in 2015 and media houses asked for three years to align with the policy.
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“When I hear artistes asking me to intervene through Parliament, what comes to mind is that the Communications Commission of Kenya should enforce this. This is what I am working towards… ensuring that local artistes are protected,” Jaguar told MondayBlues yesterday.
The Kigeugeu hit maker and Starehe MP spoke at his constituency at the weekend when he distributed bursaries and sponsorship to more than 60 students from disadvantaged families.
