Tiriki and Terik ethnic ‘cousins’ of western Kenya meet Vihiga Governor Ottichillo over indigenous culture
The meeting discussed the proposed construction of a cultural centre for the Terik community, equipping and operationalising Shiru Cultural Centre and Shamakhokho Resource Centre, plus documentation and digitisation of cultural heritage assets from both communities.
Kenya’s Nakuru City poised to host inaugural African Cultural Caravan to promote tourism
The choice of the devolved unit to host the inaugural ‘African Cultural Caravan’ comes two years after Nakuru became the second county in East Africa to be placed on the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) list of Creative Cities Network.
Why Bamasaba king in eastern Uganda faces rebellion over Imbalu, generations-old tradition of circumcision of boys
The king, known as the Umukuuka, had his way ahead of the August 3 ceremonial inauguration at a park in the town of Mbale, arguing for a traditional festival that also looked attractive to visitors. The organisers of Imbalu received over $120,000 in financial support from the Ugandan government and a corporate sponsor.
