Written By:KNA , Posted: Mon, Aug 09, 2010
Security is tight at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology and kakamega High school in Kakamega, Western Province where the 84th edition of the Kenya National Music Festival is taking place.
Those wishing to enter the institutions were being screened by security personnel using metal detectors before being ushered in.
Over 200 police officers have been deployed to offer security at both the halls where the performances will be staged and in places where the participants are being accommodated.
Provincial Police Boss King'ori Mwangi said that the 44 schools in Vihiga, Kakamega and Mumias, districts offering accommodation to participants have each received two extra security officers with reinforcements being brought in from neighbouring districts of Teso, Busia and Bungoma South to patrol the town.
"Sniffer dogs will be sent to accommodation venues later in the day," said the PPO on Monday.
Mr Mwangi said a police inspector had been sent to Kenya Music Festival's (KMF) secretariat to help in addressing any security need that may arise.
The province is hosting the annual event for the first time ever.
KMF executive secretary Benson Abwao said the event could not kick off as planed due to the referendum on the new constitution last week and has now been compressed to fit in 6 days instead of the initial 9.
The special compositions category has attracted 16 entries with schools tackling issues affecting the society. The themes have been sponsored by 7 organizations. Of the 16, only North Eastern Province failed to send a representative.
Over 80 000 participants from all over the country are expected at the fete, all hoping to walk away with the top prizes.
The winners are expected to stage a state concert on August 17.
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