Kenyans urged to embrace culture

By Peter Ochieng

Bungoma residents and Kenyans at large, have been urged to uphold culture as a tool of cultivating moral standing in society.

Speaking during a cultural event at Kamukuywa cultural centre on Saturday, Bungoma governor Ken Lusaka said culture binds us to our roots.

"Culture is everything. Our heritage binds us to our roots. It instills discipline and morality. Let us pride ourselves in it for the sake of our future generations,” said Lusaka.

The county boss acknowledged the vital role cultural activities play in moulding values at the community and national level, under the same breadth appreciating artists for their great support.

"We are a product of the good values from our rich culture. I want to appreciate our local artists and the entire arts for the great support. My administration is keen on nurturing and cultivating talents across the county.”

He was flanked by Ababu Namwamba, Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Sports, Youth Affairs and Arts. The CS said anyone who forgets his/her culture is like a rudderless vessel.

“If you forget your culture, you are like a ship on the high seas without a compass. You are like a rudderless vessel wandering in the wilderness,” said Namwamba.

“Our culture is what makes our character. That is what makes us who we are.” Elsewhere, Bungoma deputy governor pastor Jenipher Mbatiany has announced plans of advertising for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) positions in the county, in the coming days.

“We are going to advertise for ECDE slots soon and we urge even our youths to apply. Our government is an all-inclusive administration.”

She spoke at St Mary’s Kibuk Girls in Mt Elgon, during the institution’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and fundraiser.

The DG was accompanied by Dr Margret Makelo, Bungoma County’s First Lady. They are both alumni of the school.