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CS Cheptumo seeks Ksh 20M for Late Johana Ng’eno artists programme as MPs push for structured funding

Faith ChelangatMay 19, 2026May 19, 202605 mins

The Ministry of Gender, Culture and Children Services has requested Parliament to allocate KSh20 million towards the implementation of the Late Johana Ng’eno Artists’ Development Programme. Cabinet Secretary Ms. Hanna Cheptumo told the National Assembly Committee on Sports and Culture that the Ministry was operating under significant funding constraints, with major gaps in both recurrent…

Sudi pledges support for Kalenjin artists, proposes new leadership for music festival

Faith ChelangatApril 4, 2026April 4, 202604 mins

Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has pledged continued support for Kalenjin artists, vowing to take a leading role in revitalizing the Kalenjin Music Festival previously spearheaded by the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno. Speaking during the 50th anniversary celebration of Joel Kimetto, Sudi reaffirmed his commitment to the region’s creative community, emphasizing unity…