Event set to promote preservation of Kikuyu culture in Trans Nzoia
Kikuyu women dressed in traditional attire. Members of the community in Trans Nzoia County are gearing up for a cultural event at the weekend aimed at showcasing their past way of life. PHOTO | PHILIP BWAYO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- The event will be held in Kitale.
- Experts will educate attendants on Kikuyu traditions, food and way of worshiping their gods.
Members of the Kikuyu community in Trans Nzoia County are gearing up for a cultural event over the weekend aimed at teaching members in the region their past way of life in a bid to curb "cultural erosion".
Organizers of the event, to be held in Kitale, say they have noted that most young people in the community are unaware of the community’s culture, ranging from traditions and food to ways of worshiping their gods.
“We want our youth to learn our culture since most of them have been exposed to modernity, which is a major threat to our way of life,” said Boniface Ndura, chairman of the Trans Nzoia Agikuyu Association.
Mr Ndura added that people should embrace their own culture.
The event will have special experts from the community to enlighten participants on various topics.
It will be wrapped up with Mugithi entertainment at night.
