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July 11, 2026
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Kenya Hymn Festival 2026: Meet the remarkable women behind the harmonies
Before we knew people’s names, we knew their voices. There was that lady who somehow never missed a note. The one who would stand up to lead a hymn, and suddenly the whole congregation sang louder. She wasn’t the loudest person in church. She was simply the voice everyone tru..
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Hymn Festival 2026 is set to celebrate Kenya's rich hymnody and choral worship tradition by reviving beloved hymns in their original indigenous languages.
- The festival will feature hymns in languages such as Gikuyu, Luo, Kamba, Luhya, Kisii, Maasai, Meru, and Kalenjin.
- Key women leading the celebration include soloist Joanne Murugi, fashion designer and alto singer Naomi Bitange, and alto vocalist Emily Njane, all associated with the Calvary Gardens Worship Team.
- The event takes place on Sunday, July 19, at Shree Sthanakvasi Jain Sangh in Nairobi, with tickets starting at Ksh500 for children and Ksh1,200 for regular admission.
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