Ngomeni Town came alive on Thursday as Kitui County held its 2025 cultural celebrations at Ngomeni Vocational Training Centre, drawing hundreds of residents and leaders for a vibrant display of tradition and unity.
The event, headlined by Kitui County Deputy Governor H.E. Wambua Kanani, featured a rich showcase of traditional cuisines, dances, and folktales, capturing the spirit and diversity of the region’s cultural heritage.
Speaking during the event, Deputy Governor Kanani urged residents to embrace their roots and protect their cultural identity. “Hold onto our social fabric, which is the foundation of our society,” he said, emphasizing the importance of community values and cultural pride.
The celebration is part of Governor Dr. Julius Malombe’s ongoing efforts to promote cultural awareness and social harmony through the county’s guiding philosophy, “Kithio Kitu, Utiíwa Witú, Úthwii Witú”—a call to honor tradition, promote responsibility, and preserve wisdom.
Traditional dancers, storytellers, and local culinary experts took center stage, entertaining guests with performances and delicacies that reflected the county’s rich heritage. Attendees had the opportunity to sample indigenous dishes and engage in cultural exchange.
Notable guests at the event included acclaimed Kamba vocalist Musyoka Wa Maiyu, as well as a host of county leaders such as Chief Officers Musya Ketonya, Eng. Kennedy Munyambu, Kamunda John, and Esther Mutemi. Also present were CECMs Phoebe Mutemi, Gitonga Nkunda, and Reuben Itiko, alongside MCAs Nzungi Ngwele, Munyoki Mwinzi, Jacinta Mwoni, Kasyoka Kathoka, Maua Mutinda, Jeremiah Mutua, Titus Kasinga, Benjamin Mulandi, and Cornelius Muthami.
The event concluded with a renewed call for cultural preservation and intergenerational learning, marking a successful celebration of identity, unity, and tradition in Kitui County.
