All communities should learn to embrace each other besides strengthening their cultural beliefs, Commission for the Implementation of the Constitution (CIC) chairman Charles Nyachae has said.
Speaking at Kisii University on Tuesday during the closing ceremony of the annual cultural week, Nyachae said it was essential for the current generation to safeguard African culture for the sake of future generations.
He said Western imperialism has entranced into the society hence making it difficult for the current generation to barely remember their place in the community.
“Our cultural beliefs are crucial especially in the development of this nation. We should look for ways of combating the rapid erosion of African culture in our societies,” Nyachae said.
He reiterated the importance of all communities living in harmony regardless of their differences in social, political and economic status.
“Long gone are the days of racial or tribal prejudices. Discrimination is the enemy of peace and we recall what happened early 2008,” said the CIC boss.
The university holds the cultural week annually to celebrate cultural diversity among students. All excelling communities are rewarded at the end of the week and the culmination of the colorful event comes when students compete for Mr and Miss University contest.