By DPCS
Artists and musicians should promote preservation of good cultural practices and traditions through art. This is according to Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua who is calling on elders and those in charge of traditional cultural processes to develop structures to prevent distortion and misunderstanding of history and culture.
Gachagua has assured that security agencies will no longer disrupt cultural events.
“Cultural events will no longer be disrupted by security agencies. But the elders should make sure their events are not hijacked by people harbouring bad intentions and those who would propagate the wrong things, support practices overtaken by time, or misguide people into cultic practices,” he said.
He spoke on Saturday night at Honi Resort, Kieni, Nyeri County during the fifth edition of Ngogoyo Ya Rware music extravaganza, which brought together fans and top legends of the Kikuyu music led by among others Musaimo wa Njeri, Kariuki Kiarutara, Lady Wanja, Timona Mburu, Kigia wa Esther, Wahome Maingi and CDM Kiratu.
The event was organized by fans of the Kikuyu old music, which is known for promoting the Agikuyu culture, beliefs, tradition and values.
The Deputy President challenged the event organizers to put up similar activities in the other counties around the Mt region to promote culture of the community.
“It is important to own and nurture our culture and traditions and protect our history. They are our heritage. It is important to protect and safe guard our values and customs. We should love each other as a community no matter where we are,” said Gachagua.
Stating that Kenya is known for its ethnic and cultural diversity, he championed for protection of the country’s rich and diverse traditions.