- The Ministry of Education has adjusted the TVET performance schedule at the Kenya Music Festival to avoid clashes with ongoing KNEC examinations.
- Events originally set for August 5–7 have been moved to August 8–9, while other performances have proceeded as planned.
- The Secretariat has instructed institutions to adhere strictly to the new programme, ensuring students have balanced exams with co‑curricular participation.
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has revised the performance schedule for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions participating in the ongoing National Kenya Music Festival at Kibabii University, Bungoma County, following disruptions caused by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) timetable.
The changes were communicated in a circular issued Thursday by the Kenya Music Festival Secretariat to principals of Vocational Training Centres (VTCs), National Polytechnics, and Technical and Vocational Colleges (TVCs). Executive Secretary Janet Langat confirmed that the festival’s Technical Committee had reviewed the programme after clashes with examination schedules made adjustments unavoidable.
Under the revised timetable, performances initially slated for Wednesday, August 5, and Thursday, August 6, will now take place on Saturday, August 8. Events scheduled for Friday, August 7, have been moved to Sunday, August 9. Performances originally planned for August 8, 9, and 10 will proceed as earlier arranged.
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The Secretariat clarified that the rescheduled performances will be staged at Hall 14 and other designated venues indicated on participants’ performance cards, with performance times remaining unchanged. Institutions have been directed to adhere strictly to the new programme, with the Secretariat stressing that no further requests for adjustments will be entertained.
Officials explained that the rescheduling was necessary to ensure students sitting KNEC examinations are not disadvantaged while safeguarding the participation of TVET institutions in the national festival. The move is expected to balance academic obligations with co‑curricular activities, allowing learners to showcase their talents without compromising their examinations.
The Kenya Music Festival remains one of the country’s premier co‑curricular events, bringing together learners from across Kenya to display their skills in music, dance, drama, and cultural performances under the auspices of the Ministry of Education.
By Godfrey Wamalwa
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