Kisumu County is set to host this year’s edition of the Kenya National Commission for Unesco (KNATCOM) cultural celebrations this coming month.
Among the expected visitors is president Uhuru Kenyatta who is set to officially open the event expected to run from September 13 to 23 at the Kisumu Jomo Kenyatta Sports Ground.
According to Knatcom Secretary General Dr. Evangeline Njoka, the event which will run under the theme ‘Enhancing National Cohesion, Identity and Pride’, will bring on board all the 47 counties, ministries, the private sector and learning and research institutions.
She added that the event will be used to display the nation's diverse culture and traditions and will as well be pinned on enhancing the government’s ambition to promote national peace and cohesion.
“National cohesion and peace building among Kenyan citizens has been elusive over the years. Therefore, Knatccom considers coordination of national cultural celebrations involving all counties as a flagship project,” she was quoted by the Mediamax Network on Wednesday.
National Museums of Kenya Director Mzalendo Kibunjia added that the event will also see some of the nation’s famed artefacts put on display, including the legendary Omieri python.
“Kisumu residents will get opportunity to view the historical snake which, though dead, has a direct attachment to the people of Nyakach,” he is quoted.
The event will be hosted by area Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o.