Soy South Ward Celebrates Culture as a Pillar of Morality, Unity, and Development
By Timothy Kiplimo
It’s said that cultural heritage is the mirror of a community’s soul and embracing our culture and the beauty of our cultural diversity is one of the pillars that can promote good morals and general wellness of the society.
Speaking at a Cultural Day in his ward, Soy South MCA Jonah Tanui emphasized the importance of reconnecting with our heritage to address the social challenges of modern times.
“This cultural day has been organized to showcase and celebrate our people and traditions. It’s a learning opportunity for our youth to understand where we’ve come from and the beauty of our Keiyo culture,” said Tanui.
The second edition of Soy south ward cultural day saw a surge in the number of participants, with 13 cultural dance groups presenting folk songs, folk dance, showcasing cultural artefacts among others.
Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor, Prof. Grace Cheserek, who graced the occasion, praised the initiative as a meaningful step toward cultural preservation and social cohesion.
“Culture is vital. It brings peace and order by defining everyone’s role in society—men, women, and children. It also promotes gender balance and empowers women without bias,” she noted.
County CEC for Sports, Youth, and Culture, Michael Kibiwott, reiterated the county’s commitment to leveraging culture as a tool for development.
“We are keen to harness our cultural heritage to tackle the social, cultural, and economic challenges facing Elgeyo Marakwet today,” he said.
With the success of this year’s celebration, MCA Tanui is now pushing to extend the cultural day model to other wards in the county to foster county unity.
