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Goveror Nyong’o has called upon teachers and parents to identify and nurture children’s talent early for future benefits.
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He pledged that his administration would increase support for school and community theatre groups and improve performance spaces across the county.
Kisumu County Governor Prof. Peter Anyang’ Nyong’o has appealed to teachers and parents to identify and nurture talent in children during their formative years, saying early mentorship shapes responsible and constructive adults.
Speaking at the County Drama and Arts Showcase at the Social Hall on Tuesday, the governor said the stage performance by his nephew had reminded him of the importance of catching talent early.
“As a scholar and a lover of the arts, I know that talent neglected in childhood is a voice lost in adulthood. We must train our children while they are young,” Nyong’o said.
Quoting the Bible, he referenced Proverbs 22:6: “Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
He argued that whether in theatre, music, sports, or academics, children who are encouraged early grow into adults who contribute positively to society.
“Teachers and parents are the first custodians of talent. If we ignore it now, we will complain about indiscipline and idleness later. But if we nurture it, we raise doctors, engineers, poets, and leaders who will build this county,” he said.
Nyong’o praised the region’s long tradition of storytelling and performance, noting that the arts have always been central to local culture. He pledged that his administration would increase support for school and community theatre groups and improve performance spaces across the county.
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Nyong’o praised the region’s long tradition of storytelling and performance, noting that the arts have always been central to local culture. He pledged that his administration would increase support for school and community theatre groups and improve performance spaces across the county.
The showcase brought together learners from secondary schools, colleges, and community groups across Nyanza, with performances focused on leadership, unity, and environmental conservation.
Organizers said the event was meant to prepare participants for the regional Kenya Music and Drama Festivals while giving young artists a platform to express themselves.
The governor concluded by urging parents not to dismiss the arts as a distraction, saying a child’s gift, once nurtured, becomes a tool for service and self-reliance.
By Enock Okong’o
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