Students at the 2025 Kenya Music Festivals (KMF) are actively championing the importance of embracing insurance and wealth creation.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Nairobi regionals competition at Moi Forces Academy, Nairobi Regional Director of Education, Victoria Muoka, said music festivals is a powerful medium for emotional expression, communication, and the preservation of cultural heritage across generations.
Muoka highlighted the collaborative effort of teachers, coaches, and institutions in nurturing talent and preparing students for success.
“Music is more than just entertainment; it’s a powerful tool for emotional expression, communication, and preserving our culture. These festivals showcase the incredible talent of our learners and the dedication of everyone involved in fostering creativity and teamwork,” she said.
Kenya Music Festival, Nairobi region Chairperson Pamela Mang’oli, said educating learners about insurance at an early stage is crucial for their future well-being and the nation’s prosperity.
“This year, the participation in the music festival has significantly increased compared to last year, especially in the junior primary section. Last year was an introduction, but now we’ve expanded from three days to five days of performances. This year’s theme is centered around insurance, and it’s incredibly important, especially in line with the CBC curriculum.
“Considering our parents’ income, health issues, and various challenges, introducing insurance at this stage will greatly benefit our learners and, by extension, the country’s future,“ Mang’oli said.
Equity Group provided a sponsorship of Ksh 25 million for the 2025 Kenya Music Festivals, aiming to promote cultural diversity, talent, and creativity as well as empower communities through comprehensive insurance solutions.
Equity Bank Regional General Manager for Nairobi East, Mary Mungai, highlighted the bank’s commitment to nurturing talent and creativity, particularly among the youth, through their partnership with the Kenya Music Festivals.
She says the collaboration with the Kenya Music Festival also aims to empower individuals and communities by integrating financial literacy and comprehensive insurance solutions, ensuring that the wealth created through talent is also secured for the future.
“We believe in nurturing these young minds from an early age, not just for artistic development, but also by equipping them with the financial tools, including insurance, to secure their future and ensure their hard-earned success endures,“ Mungai said.
This year’s Kenya Music Festival includes participants from preschools, primary schools, junior secondary schools, senior secondary schools, teacher training colleges, TVET institutions, and universities.
The national festival is scheduled to take place in Meru this August.