First Lady Rachael Ruto at The Bomas Kenya to commemorate Utamaduni day on October 10,2023 Image: WILLISH ADUR
Ruth Akinyi walks at the Bomas of Kenya holding fish and Omena on October 10, 2023
Ruth Akinyi walks at the Bomas of Kenya holding fish and Omena on October 10, 2023 Image: WILLISH ADUR
It was all pomp and colour at the Bomas of Kenya when First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto on Tuesday led the country in celebrating Utamaduni Day.
Mama Rachel was seen donning a green dress and Maasai headgear.
A resident Ruth Akinyi was also seen walking to the Bomas of Kenya holding fish and Omena.
First lady Rachael Ruto with PS Ummi Bashir at The Bomas of Kenya to commemorate Utamaduni Day on October 10, 2023
First lady Rachael Ruto with PS Ummi Bashir at The Bomas of Kenya to commemorate Utamaduni Day on October 10, 2023 Image: WILLISH ADUR
During the event, the First Lady was flanked by senior state officials including Cabinet Secretaries Moses Kuria (Public Service) and Peninnah Malonza (Culture and Heritage).
First Lady Rachel Ruto, CS Moses Kuria (Public Service), CS Peninah Malonza (Culture and Heritage), Principal Secretary State Department For Culture and Heritage Ummi Bashir and other dignitaries cutting a cake at The Bomas Kenya to commemorate Utamaduni Day on October 10, 2023.
First Lady Rachel Ruto, CS Moses Kuria (Public Service), CS Peninah Malonza (Culture and Heritage), Principal Secretary State Department For Culture and Heritage Ummi Bashir and other dignitaries cutting a cake at The Bomas Kenya to commemorate Utamaduni Day on October 10, 2023. Image: WILLISH ADUR
Principal Secretary State Department for Culture and Heritage Ummi Bashir and other dignitaries were also present.
The First Lady in her speech noted that traditional celebrations, literature and arts, science, publications, libraries and buildings among other forms of culture help to enrich the visitors’ experience.
First Lady Rachael Ruto at The Bomas of Kenya to commemorate Utamaduni Day on October 10, 2023
First Lady Rachael Ruto at The Bomas of Kenya to commemorate Utamaduni Day on October 10, 2023 Image: WILLISH ADUR
Rachel also admitted that culture plays a critical role in enhancing the country’s tourism.
“Culture has become an integral part of any nation’s foreign policy serving as a means to promote tourism and attract investments. We need to continually come up with novel ways to market culture while protecting its intellectual property,” she said.
By 254news