Nairobi, July 22 -- The Kenya Music Festival has given the country a lesson that should move from the stage into national policy. Learners are using music, poetry, theatre and public speaking to educate communities about responsible internet use, cyberbullying, misinformation, password safety, online strangers, screen-time balance and data protection.

The media reported that schools such as St Joseph's Girls Kibwezi and Evojo Primary School used performances to warn learners against sharing passwords, family information and personal details online, while also urging them to verify information before forwarding it and to report cyberbullying.

That should not be dismissed as children's entertainment. It is civic education in its most prac...