Margaret Kenyatta graces Ghetto Classics fundraiser for music education and youth development
Mama Margaret Kenyatta, the spouse of the retired President of the Republic of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has attended the closing ceremony of the Ghetto Classics Charity Golf Tournament held at Migaa Golf Club in Kiambu County.
In a statement shared on Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Office of the 4th and Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta said the former First Lady attended the closing ceremony of the Ghetto Classics Charity Golf Tournament held at Migaa Golf Club.
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The tournament was organised to raise funds for music education and youth programmes through the Art of Music Foundation.
“Former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta arrives at Migaa Golf Club, for the closing ceremony of the Ghetto Classics Charity Golf Tournament, held to raise funds in support of music education and youth development through the Art of Music Foundation,” the office stated.
Margaret Kenyatta backs music education for children
Margaret Kenyatta’s presence at the event highlighted the growing support for programmes that use music to create opportunities for children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
For many families, access to music training remains out of reach due to financial challenges.
Through initiatives such as Ghetto Classics, young people are able to learn instruments, develop their talents and gain exposure through public performances.
The programme has become a source of hope for many children who dream of building a future through education and the arts.
Ghetto Classics began in Korogocho
According to the Office of the 4th and Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, Ghetto Classics was founded in Nairobi’s Korogocho settlement and has grown into one of Kenya’s best-known community music programmes.
The organisation uses music lessons and performance opportunities to help children build confidence, discipline and teamwork skills.
Over the years, participants have performed at major events in Kenya and beyond, showcasing the talent that exists within informal settlements and underserved communities.
Charity golf tournament raises funds for youth programmes
The Ghetto Classics Charity Golf Tournament brought together supporters, partners and well-wishers who share a common goal of helping young people access opportunities through music.
Funds raised during the event will go towards supporting music education, instruments, training programmes and other activities that benefit children and youth enrolled in the initiative.
The event also served as a reminder of the important role that community organisations continue to play in nurturing talent and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Through the support of partners, donors and public figures such as Margaret Kenyatta, programmes like Ghetto Classics continue to transform lives by giving young people a platform to learn, grow and pursue their ambitions through music.
