This archive report was first published on 25 June 2021.
On June 25, 2021, State Department for Public Service Principal Secretary, Mrs Mary Kimonye, made a passionate appeal to Africa to harness its rich cultural heritage and arts industry for employment creation and social integration.
Speaking during the 4th session of the Africa Public Service Day celebrations in Zimbabwe, Mrs Kimonye emphasized the importance of culture and arts in shaping character and building stronger ties among nations.
“Culture and arts speak to the inner being and shape character. To this end, we should have cultural activities across our countries to build stronger ties and exchange ideas. Culture and arts are a cure to unemployment and we should therefore redefine employment and professionalize arts and cultural economic activities like the comedy industry,” she said.
Mrs Kimonye is leading the Kenyan delegation in Zimbabwe for the three-day event, which is being held at Victoria Falls.
By Brian Kochwa
