{"id":27157,"date":"2026-10-02T06:18:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T06:18:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/?p=27157"},"modified":"2026-10-02T06:25:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T06:25:08","slug":"kisumu-talent-conference-opens-doors-to-wider-range-of-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/index.php\/2026\/10\/02\/kisumu-talent-conference-opens-doors-to-wider-range-of-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"Kisumu talent conference opens doors to wider range of projects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisers of the World Talent Conference (WTC) 2026 in Kisumu want Kenyans to broaden their idea of what qualifies as a project at a major conference, saying talent should not be limited to sophisticated scientific inventions or computer technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference, scheduled for October 26-30, will showcase what organisers describe as the broader economy of human talent, including music, poetry, comedy and acting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filmmaking, modelling, fashion, beauty, culinary arts, sports, agriculture, crafts and entrepreneurship alongside science, engineering, healthcare and technology will also be featured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Professor Humphrey Oborah, founder and director of the African Talent University and an organiser of the event, said the message ahead of the conference&#8217;s 21-day countdown was simple: &#8220;If you have talent, bring it to Kisumu.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike a conventional talent show, participants will be encouraged to demonstrate how their talents can be developed into projects, products, businesses and sustainable careers, Oborah said at a briefing ahead of the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A musician could present an album or music business, while a comedian could showcase a production or digital content enterprise. A fashion designer could present a clothing collection and its commercial potential, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beauty practitioners could demonstrate products and services involving hairstyling, skincare or makeup, while participants in hospitality and culinary arts could present food products, recipes and business concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drama, spoken word, photography, filmmaking, sports, agriculture and community initiatives will also be featured, Prof Oborah said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The conference secretariat has been bringing together investors, donors, development organisations, potential sponsors, professionals and other opportunity providers to interact with participants and their projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Successful presentations could lead to discussions on investment, sponsorship, mentorship, partnerships, commercialisation, market access and expansion,  Prof Oborah said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisers are encouraging participants not to overlook projects because they appear small or unconventional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An original song, recipe, fashion concept, beauty product, sporting initiative, film, agricultural enterprise or community solution could have significant potential when exposed to the right audience, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participation will not be restricted to university and college students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-1024x634.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27164 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-1024x634.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-768x475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-1100x681.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-680x421.jpg 680w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-200x124.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1-20x12.jpg 20w, https:\/\/thefocuspaper.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG-20261002-WA0014-edited-1.jpg 1444w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><em>ATU Director Professor Humphrey Oborah and Vice-Chancellor Redemptor Yuda\/Photo: Fredrick Odiero<\/em><\/strong>. <strong><em><br><\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Schools, technical and vocational education and training institutions and universities are being encouraged to identify projects, while staff, parents, professionals, entrepreneurs and independent talented individuals will also be eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projects can be presented individually or in teams and will be organised through different talent cohorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prof Oborah said attendance at WTC 2026 would be free, removing what he described as a common barrier to participation in international conferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will, however, have to register in advance and cover their own transport, accommodation and meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attention will now turn to the African Talent University in Kisumu on October 5, when stakeholders will gather for the official 21-day countdown to the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hotels, accommodation providers, transport operators, tour companies, restaurants and other businesses serving visitors have been invited to a stakeholder meeting at the university from 3pm to 5 pm for final guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Security and medical agencies have also been urged to prepare for the expected attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organisers expect the conference to generate economic opportunities beyond the event venues through accommodation, transport, food, tourism, entertainment and other visitor spending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They also hope the event will help position Kisumu as &#8220;The Capital City of Talent in Africa.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For participants, the organisers&#8217; message is to bring their talent, projects and enterprises to the conference and explore opportunities to develop them further.<br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organisers of the World Talent Conference (WTC) 2026 in Kisumu want Kenyans to broaden their idea of what qualifies as a project at a major conference, saying talent should not be limited to sophisticated scientific inventions or computer technology. 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