President William Ruto has joined members the Maa Community for the fourth edition of the Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival held at Sekenani in Narok County.
The event brought together members of the Maa-speaking communities, who showcased their rich cultural heritage through traditional songs, performances and distinctive dress.
He embraced the community’s traditional dress, wearing a red and white Maasai shuka wrapped around and complemented with a wide-brimmed hat.
At the event, Ruto commended the Maa community for their unmatched patriotism and their cumulative support for one another.
“I commend the Maa community for their unmatched patriotism in preserving their culture and giving our country a global identity,” Ruto said.
He also commissioned the Ushanga-Serkenani Curio Mall, a new marketplace designed to provide local artisans with an opportunity to display and sell traditional products, including beads, necklaces, bracelets and other cultural artifacts.
President Ruto was received at the festival by several leaders and government officials who had gathered to participate in the celebrations.
Among those present were Defence Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya, her counterpart Hanna Cheptumo and Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, alongside other leaders from the Maa community.
The festival began on November 10, providing a platform for the Maa community to promote cultural preservation, strengthen community identity and showcase the diversity of Kenya’s cultural heritage.
