MKU Shines during Kenya Music Festivals

The 92nd edition of the Kenya Music Festivals, 2018 were held in Dedan Kimathi University of Technology in Nyeri County, Central Region. The theme of the festivals was ‘Enhancing National Unity, Cohesion and Integration through Kenya Music Festivals.

His Excellency the president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta present a trophy to Ms. Ruth Mutahi, Director MKU Institute of Films, Performing and Creative Arts

Mount Kenya University successfully defended its 2017 championship to lead again in the festival that had the various Universities and University Colleges compete. Eight (8) campuses were registered to compete in a total of fifty four (54) items from 10th to 16th August, 2018.

A total of twenty three (23) trophies, up from the seven (7) last year, and numerous certificates were won. In addition, the Cultural troupe scooped Ksh. 600,000 award by the Kenya Commercial Bank of Kenya after winning two verses on Self-employment/ Tujiajiri.