{"id":7112,"date":"2026-04-01T17:23:32","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/?p=7112"},"modified":"2026-04-01T17:24:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T17:24:39","slug":"tmg-2-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/04\/01\/tmg-2-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Bungoma Tunes Up for National Music Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>BY DINA ROSE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FESTIV.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Bungoma County is intensifying preparations to host the National Music Festival for both primary and secondary schools, with music trainers from the Western region undergoing specialized training at Mabanga.\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FESTIV.jpg 612w, https:\/\/tandaomedia.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/FESTIV-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Bungoma County is intensifying preparations to host the <strong>National Music Festival<\/strong> for both primary and secondary schools, with music trainers from the Western region undergoing specialized training at Mabanga. The workshop focused on sharpening their skills and strengthening their ability to nurture students\u2019 talents across various institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The sessions brought together music teachers and instructors from within Bungoma County, equipping them with effective teaching methods, competition preparation strategies, and creative approaches to performance. Organizers emphasized that the initiative also targeted trainers who had not previously benefited from such programs, giving them a chance to build their capacity and align with national standards. 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