Acts preaching online decorum dominate music show

Sand and Shield Primary School has emerged the winner in a special dance category aimed at promoting good online behavior among children.

The category attracted 13 entries. The pupils preached caution in the use of the internet, while highlighting the risks that could be encountered in cyberspace.

The category that has been sponsored by the Communication Authority of Kenya aims to promote children's safety in today’s online world.

Sand and Shield, in their piece, highlighted threats, including cyber bullying, internet fraud, internet addiction and gambling as some of those faced by children.

Even while preaching against online ills, the pupils praised the internet as a useful library that only demanded proper etiquette. “Parents, teachers and other guardians should come together and help children combat online vices,” Sun and Shield said in the item.

Limuru Town Primary talked of the "monster" of chatting with unknown people in the internet, while Kibos Prisons Primary School urged pupils to be careful not to be entangled in the online web of crime.

Gilgil Hills Academy emerged second with their piece that also called for etiquette in using the internet.

“Mtandao si kicheko, lazima tukuwe na nidhamu,” (The internet is not a joke, we must treat it with respect) the pupils presented.

Performers from the United Kingdom have also graced the event that is in its third day.

The Canterbury Choir made their maiden presentations to an eager audience, bringing out the best from the girls-only performance.

The choir started off with a song, Viva Musica, before presenting other pieces inspired by Shakespeare.

Kenya Music Festivals Executive Secretary Ruth Agesa said the event continued to attract foreign enthusiasts because of high esteem with which it was held.