This archive report was first published on 15 October 2019.
On October 15, 2019, Dennis Mugo, a popular actor from the Kenyan soap opera Tahidi High, known as OJ, embarked on a new initiative to help the youth in Embu county avoid alcoholism and pursue their passions.
Together with his colleague Immaculate Murugi, popularly known as Ashley, they held auditions in Embu to identify talented youths who will be cast in a short film.
The short film will serve as a platform for the selected youths to begin their journey into the acting world, providing them with an opportunity to earn an honest living and participate in nation-building.
According to Murugi, the initiative will also help reduce criminal activities and drug abuse in the county.
She called on parents to support their children in pursuing their passions and careers of their choice, emphasizing the importance of empowering the young generation.
“Some children are born with diverse skills that if identified early and harnessed well, they can turn to be great sportsmen and artists of this county,” Murugi said.
OJ emphasized the importance of education, stating that it should be prioritized alongside the pursuit of arts.
