PHOTOS: Kindiki hosts Samidoh, other Mt Kenya artists

The meeting was held in Karen

by JAMES GICHIGI

News23 May 2025 - 14:00

In Summary

"Had an early morning engagement with musicians and producers on how, as government, we can support their work and the industry as a whole," Kindiki said.
He highlighted the need for supportive policies and stronger protection of intellectual property rights to empower creatives and ensure sustainable growth.

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki with musician Ben Githae in Karen on May 23 2025/DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki on Friday, May 23, hosted several musicians and producers hailing from the Mount Kenya region in an early morning engagement focused on enhancing government support for the creative sector.

The artists who attended the meeting in Karen included Kikuyu musicians Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu alias Samidoh and Ben Githae, among other artists.

Emphasising the industry's economic potential, Kindiki noted that the creative space is a lucrative business and underscored the importance of regular dialogue with artists to explore ways of strengthening the industry.

"Had an early morning engagement with musicians and producers on how, as government, we can support their work and the industry as a whole," Kindiki said.

He highlighted the need for supportive policies and stronger protection of intellectual property rights to empower creatives and ensure sustainable growth.

In attendance were Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a and her counterparts, John Njuguna Wanjiku (Kiambaa), Mburu Kahangara (Lari), Elijah Njoroge (Gatundu North), and Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete), who pledged their commitment to legislative efforts that back the creative economy.