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Kang'ata to support artistes at Mugithi night

Senator will be the chief guest at the event in Clinton Hotel

In Summary

• Samido will be among the artistes who will headline the event

Senator Irungu Kang'ata
Senator Irungu Kang'ata
Image: Courtesy

Kikuyu benga musicians will host a Mugiithi event at Clinton Hotel in Kikuyu on October 17.

The event is a celebration of the reopening of the entertainment industry.

Samido will headline the concert at the new hotel in a weekend of fun, food, drinks and music as Kenyan entertainment joints spring back to life.

Speaking to Word Is, Senate Chief Whip Irungu Kang’ata, who will be the chief guest, said he is looking forward to the event.

"I will go and render moral support to the artistes on the said night," he said.

"Reopening of the entertainment industry is a welcome move and will surely help restore the livelihoods of thousands of Kenyans who worked in these establishments and the supply chain."

The event begins at 2pm.

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