MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DATE 16th July 2025
All Regional Directors of Education
All County Directors of Education
Vice Chancellors of Public and Private Universities
Principals of Technical Institutions
Principals of Teacher Training Colleges
Principals of Youth Polytechnics
RE: CHANGE OF FESTIVAL DATES – 97TH EDITION OF THE KENYA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
On behalf of the Kenya Music Festival Committee, I sincerely thank you for your continued commitment and preparation for the 97th Edition of the Kenya Music Festival.
Please take note that the national event, initially set to begin on 2nd August 2025, will now start on 4th August 2025.
Reporting date therefore changes from 1st August to 3rd August 2025. Additionally, the Gala Concert has been rescheduled to 13th and 14th August 2025, and the State Concert will now take place on 16th August 2025.
The performance cards initially issued to qualifiers remain valid. Performance time and halls remain as indicated.
Performance dates as indicated on the cards have however consequently changed (see attached table overleaf for your case of reference).
We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we finalize arrangements to ensure a smooth and successful festival.
Please also note that the festival will be hosted across three main venues in Meru County: Meru Teachers College, Meru School and Kaaga Girls High School.
We look forward to welcoming you to Meru County for an exciting celebration of talent, creativity and culture.
Should you require further information, please contact our secretariat.
Thank you once again for your dedication and cooperation.
CHANGE OF FESTIVAL DATES OF THE 97TH EDITION OF THE KENYA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
UPDATED ARRIVAL AND PERFORMANCE DATES
| PERFORMANCE DATE AS INITIALLY MARKED ON THE CARD | NEW PERFORMANCE DATE | NEW EXPECTED DATE OF ARRIVAL IN MERU |
| 2nd August 2025 | 4th August 2025 | 3rd August 2025 |
| 3rd August 2025 | 5th August 2025 | 4th August 2025 |
| 4th August 2025 | 6th August 2025 | 5th August 2025 |
| 5th August 2025 | 7th August 2025 | 6th August 2025 |
| 6th August 2025 | 8th August 2025 | 7th August 2025 |
| 7th August 2025 | 9th August 2025 | 8th August 2025 |
| 8th August 2025 | 10th August 2025 | 9th August 2025 |
| 9th August 2025 | 11th August 2025 | 10th August 2025 |
| 10th August 2025 | 12th August 2025 | 11th August 2025 |
PLEASE NOTE
1) Performance times, venues and halls remain as indicated on your performance cards
2) Teams arrive a day before the performance date and leave on the day after the performance date
3) Gala Concert to be held on 13th August and 14th August 2025
4) State Concert to beheld on 16th August 2025
Nelson Sifuna
HEAD, DIRECTOR FC&CCA