Kenya, Uganda show East Africa’s best at regional festivals Mount Kenya University opened proceedings with a narrative and spoken-word performance. Art & Culture 2 hours ago Listen

Fesbeth High School's Kathleen Sanne, first runner-up for Best Actor, and Kaylee Toywa, Best Actress, Kenya, perform in the play The 4th Wiseman by Oliver Minishi during the East African Music, Dance and Drama Festival 2026 at Tororo Girls School in Uganda on August 21, 2026 Photo credit: Anthony Njagi | Nation Media Group Other performances from Kenya that were well received by the audience included Moi Educational Centre — dramatised solo verse; Lions Junior School — play; Agoro Sare — dramatised choral verse; Ilkisonko — mime; Waso Girls — spoken word; Kapkenda School — live broadcast; Khasoko High School — Luhya dance; St Charles Lwanga — Kisii dance; Sigot High School — Nandi dance; Muthetheni Girls — Kamba dance; Junior Academy — African western ensemble; Sabunley Senior School — Somali dance; and Karen C — Gospel Zilizopendwa.

Kitengela International School, Athi River, present a Choral Verse during East African Music Dance and Drama Festival 2026 at Tororo Girls School in Uganda on August 21, 2026.

In Tororo, Uganda The official opening of the East African Music, Dance and Drama Festival at Tororo Girls School featured a colourful array of performances from both Kenya and Uganda, showcasing the richness and diversity of East African performing arts.