Strathmore University Kilele Choir from Nairobi, Kenya and Tuks (University of Pretoria) Camerata held a joint joint concert on April 19th 2008 in Pretoria.

Kilele Choir and the Tuks Camerata performed in joint concerts in Nairobi during Tuks Camerata’s concert tour to East Africa during June 2006.

The Kilele Choir paid a courtecy call on the High Commissioner, Ambassador Tom Amolo.

The Tuks Camerata was one of the first South African choirs to ever undertake a concert tour to East Africa and was hosted by the choir members of the Kilele Choir in Nairobi. These two choirs have forged a strong bond with one another.

This visit by the Strathmore University Kilele Choir forms part of the Tuks Camerata’s 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert Schedule during 2008. The Kilele Choir has a proud history of 10 years during which they have won numerous prizes. At the Kenya Music Festivals in 2007 they won a first prize for their soprano solo (sung by Anne Nalo) and a second prize in the set piece (secular category).

The choir’s first director was the experienced Mr. Silverse Anami, Director of Culture and Heritage in Kenya’s Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. In 2002 under the guidance of Mr. Anami they were the guest choir at the Canonisation of St Josemaria Escriva in Rome, Italy. The Kilele Choir performed in several venues across the city of Rome with the highlight of the tour being a Harambee Concert held in the Vatican city.

Mr. Albert Apella is the current conductor of the choir succeeding Mr. Adams Andera in 2006. Under the leadership of Mr. Apella the choir has developed a rich repertoire of music making it one of the best choirs in Kenya. Mr Apella holds a degree in Music from Leeds University, UK. As a singer Mr. Apella has also won best Solo Bass awards at the 2004, 2005 and 2006 Kenya Music Festivals.