A Week of Vibrant Events in Samburu County: Celebrating Culture, Sports, and Unity
Samburu County has been bustling with activity over the past week, hosting a series of events that brought together residents, leaders, and visitors in a celebration of culture, sports, and community.
One of the highlights was the Manyatta Festival, held at Yare Camel Camp. This vibrant event featured a wide range of activities, including electrifying music performances by renowned artists such as Dufla Diligon, Stevo Simple Boy, Masauti, and several local musicians. The festival also hosted a business expo, music awards, and various competitions that showcased the talent and entrepreneurial spirit of the Samburu people.
The closing ceremony of the Manyatta Festival was graced by distinguished guests, including Hon. Naisula Lesuuda, Senator Ledama Olekina, and Hon. Catherine Omanyo, who joined the celebrations and commended the event’s role in promoting the rich cultural heritage of Samburu County.
In addition to the festival, the county also hosted a series of sports competitions, including a football tournament and a volleyball competition, which drew enthusiastic participation from local teams and provided thrilling entertainment for spectators.
Meanwhile, Samburu Governor H.E. Lati Lelelit attended the Lopiro Lmasula event, an occasion dedicated to celebrating the traditional and cultural enrichment of the Samburu people. The event was a colorful display of Samburu culture, with traditional music, dance, and rituals that highlighted the deep-rooted customs and heritage of the community. The Governor was accompanied by Deputy Governor H.E. Gabriel Lenegwesi, County Assembly Speaker Hon. Steve Lenamarle, Hon. Maison Leshoomo, several MCAs, and other senior county government officials.
The week culminated in the celebration of International Youth Day. The youthful CECM for Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries, H.E. Moses Leluata, enthusiastically participated in the festivities alongside the vibrant youth of Maralal. During the event, he actively contributed to a town cleaning initiative, unveiled the innovative Samburu County ICT HUB, and delivered a compelling address to the youth regarding the county government’s initiatives to promote youth engagement.
H.E. Moses Leluata specifically encouraged young people to engage in the application process for county tenders in the 2024/2025 period, promising to advocate for youth inclusion in the county’s development projects through collaboration with the county governor. He also extended special appreciation to H.E. Governor Lati Lelelit for his unwavering belief in youth leadership within his administration.
The theme for International Youth Day 2024 was “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.”
These events not only provided entertainment and cultural enrichment but also fostered unity and pride among the residents of Samburu County.
