Governor, PS Launch the 96th Kenya Music and Cultural Festival in Makueni
Principal Secretary State Department for Culture Ummi Bashir together with Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr on Saturday officially inaugurated the 96th Kenya Music and Cultural Festival, which is staged at Wote Technical Training Institute in Makueni.
The week-long event will close curtains on 9th December and promises a lively celebration of Kenya’s cultural richness, culminating in an awards ceremony for outstanding performers.
PS Ummi highlighted the festival’s role in fostering unity through diverse cultural integration, creating a shared national identity among Kenyans.
Governor Mutula emphasized the strategic investment in cultural centers in the county, foreseeing not only the preservation of heritage but also a potential boost in tourism, contributing to regional economic growth.