Department of Youth, Gender, Sports & Culture - Embu County

BENCHMARKING VISIT AT Homeboyz Institute of Technology
The renowned Homeboyz Franchise has long been celebrated for its GRIT, excellence, and innovation in media, studio production, and event management across Kenya. In a bold step towards strengthening the creative arts ecosystem, a delegation from the Department of Youth, Sports, Creative Arts and Talent Development undertook a benchmarking visit to the Homeboyz Institute of Technology.
The visit aimed at exploring practical and impactful ways to empower young creatives, enhance talent development, and elevate content creation—especially at the grassroots level.
Key areas of focus during the engagement included:
√Upgrading and optimizing EmbuTalent Academy studio operations
✓Advancing music and video production standards
✓Strengthening editing and digital content creation skills
✓Enhancing DJing and event production capabilities
✓Exploring gaming and film production opportunities
✓Building sustainable structures for talent identification and development
Encouragingly, discussions around a potential partnership are already underway, with both teams expressing strong commitment to collaboration.
This follows an earlier visit by H.E. Hon. Cecily Mbarire, EGH to the Homeboyz Academy, where she initiated conversations on forging strategic linkages to uplift talent development in Embu County.
The delegation was led by CEC Jane Waroga alongside Chief Officers Lucie Gasheri Nice and Kaburia Yusuf , Director Charles Njagi Talent Academy officers, and a team of Embu artists.
The benchmarking exercise was officiated by Homeboyz Founder and Director Mike Rabar who expressed great optimism about the collaboration and its potential to transform the creative industry at the county level.
To crown the experience, the team also visited the iconic Carnivore Grounds, where they observed preparations for an upcoming 5-day performance by top Kenyan artist Nyashinski, an event fully produced and directed by the Homeboyz Franchise—offering valuable insights into large-scale event production and ex*****on.
This promising partnership is set to kick off soon, marking a new chapter in empowering artists and creatives in Embu County. The future of talent development is bright, and the journey has just begun! 🚀✨

Benchmarking at The Talent Academy Embu

Having witnessed what The Talent Academy Embu is all about — from studio recording sessions, sports activities, and serene creative spaces for artists, to graffiti walls where creativity and choreography come to life — it is truly a hub of talent and innovation.

Today, the Murang’a County Assembly accompanied by our Director Charles Njagi , paid a visit to the Academy on a benchmarking forum, seeking to learn and share ideas on nurturing and supporting talents.

Indeed, The Talent Academy Embu continues to stand tall as a centre of excellence for talent development across Kenya, empowering creatives and shaping the future of arts, sports, and innovation.

🎬✨ Movie Screening at Talent Academy Embu ✨🎬
“This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”
Saturday, 28th February 2026 will be a day to remember as “Cards on The Table” finally hits Embu County! 🔥
The big news? 🎉
Our bosses have secured over 100 FREE tickets for you and your crew!
All you need to do:
✅ Register using the link below
✅ Forward it to your friends and loved ones to register too
✅ Dress up, show up at Talent Academy Embu by 4PM
Simple as that… we’ve got you sorted! 🙌🏾
Come ready for an unforgettable evening of film, fun and good vibes.
See you there!!! 🎥🍿✨

Click on this 👇link to register

https://form.jotform.com/blackwellfilmsafrica/cards-on-the-table-movie-screening

⚽🌟 Nurturing Grassroots Football Talent in Embu County 🌟⚽
Football is a sport loved by many, especially in our villages where raw talent thrives and dreams are born on dusty pitches.
In this light, H.E. Governor Hon. Cecily Mbarire, EGH together with our hardworking MCAs, through the Department of Youth, Sports, Creative Arts and Talent Development, have joined hands to ensure vibrant and competitive MCA Football Tournaments across all wards in Embu County.
This Sunday, we had the honor of gracing the awards ceremony of the Kagaari North Super Cup, an initiative by Mheshimiwa Mwariama and his dedicated team.
In attendance were:
Leader of Minority, MCA
MCA Terry Mbuchi
Director of Sports Charles Njagi
Sports Officer Denzel Munene
Other departmental officers
These initiatives play a key role in uplifting grassroots talent, promoting unity, and creating pathways for young footballers to grow and shine.
We are coming to your ward soon… ⚽🔥
Stay tuned and keep it here!!!

EMBU COUNTY CULTURAL DAY
Culture is a crucial and fundamental part of every African person—it shapes our livelihood, values, and identity.
Within the Embu–Mbeere communities, understanding our roots, cultural practices, livelihoods, and ethnicity is key in shaping who we are and giving us a strong sense of identity and belonging. However, with the current generation, this rich heritage is slowly eroding.
It is in this light that the Department of Youth, Gender, Culture and Children Services, with the support of the Embu County Government, plans to host an Embu County Cultural Day. The event aims to showcase and celebrate the diverse cultural practices of our tribes.
Led by CECM Jane Waroga Chief Officer Lucie Gasheri Nice , and Directors Rehema Ibrahim , the department held a stakeholders’ meeting bringing together representatives from various cultural groups and county government officials to plan for this important day, scheduled to take place later this year.
This event forms part of a long-term vision to establish a permanent Cultural Centre—a museum that will preserve, educate, and showcase Embu–Mbeere cultural practices and livelihoods for generations to come.
📌 Keep it here for the date, venue, and more details.

🎬 MOVIE SCREENING AT THE TALENT ACADEMY 🎬
Embu County is fast shaping up to be a true hub of exceptional talent and filmmaking excellence.
This is evident through the growing number of movie premieres and the consistent awards won by our creatives across the board — Actors, Editors, Producers, Scriptwriters, Directors, and Crew members.
🎥 Introducing: “Cards on the Table”
A powerful film by our very own Shirleen Wangari from Mbeere,
Produced by Black Well Productions in collaboration with
The Department of Youth, Sports, Creative Arts & Talent Development.
📍 Venue: The Talent Academy
📅 Date: Saturday, 28th February 2026
⏰ Time: From 4:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: Only Ksh 200
🔥 This is one screening you cannot afford to miss!
Tell a friend to tell a friend — let’s celebrate local talent.
👉 See you there!!! 🎉🎬
Tickets available on TICKETS.SANAAPOST.COM

👌🔥🎶 TALENT ACADEMY STUDIO IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL! 🎶
Courtesy of our able Governor H.E. Hon. Cecily Mbarire, EGH and through the dedicated Department led by CEC Jane Waroga Chief Officer Yusuf Kaburia , Director Charles Njagi our two Music Officers, and the entire team — the Talent Academy Studio is fully functional and accessible to ALL artists across Embu County.
🎤 Bancy Igoki (aka Baniz Ban) (pictured above) is among the many beneficiaries, having already recorded three songs at the studio.
Whether you’re into:
🎵 Music recording
🎙️ Voice-over recording
🎹 Instrument practice
📚 Training and mentorship
…the studio is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
✨ Come, let’s grow talents at the Talent Academy Studio! ✨

It was epic. It was electric ⚡💥⚡. It was awesome.
We loved every moment of it!

For real — 🙌🔥