President Ruto's speech during the 14th Kalasha Awards
Ruto promised to increase funding for the creative sector to Sh1 billion...
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The 14th Kalasha Awards ceremony, celebrating Kenya's film and television industry, saw President William Ruto pledge significant government support for the creative economy.
- The government plans to increase funding for the creative sector to Sh1 billion.
- President William Ruto announced plans for studios in affordable housing and a meeting with the Recording Academy president to boost Kenya's global creative platform.
- A key hurdle identified was piracy, with the government committing to a roadmap to combat it.
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Ruto Offers Ksh10 million to Content Creators - May 2026
President William Ruto has announced a Ksh10 million fund for Kenyan content creators focusing on affordable housing and health, aiming to bolster the nation's creative economy. At the 14th Kalasha Awards ceremony celebrating Kenya's film and television industry, President Ruto pledged significant government support for the creative economy. Additionally, he announced a policy shift pledging 30 percent of government advertising to creative platforms to boost Kenya's creative economy.
