Iteso Cultural Celebrations to Host 80 Kings and 50,000 Visitors
Iteso community prepares for cultural event
The Iteso community is finalizing preparations for its cultural celebrations, scheduled to take place from October 29 to 31. The event will be held at Achunet Malaba Stadium in Teso North, Busia County.
More than 80 kings, 80 queens, and over 50,000 visitors are expected to attend the celebrations, which will mark the fourth coronation anniversary of Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng III, the Paramount Chief of the Iteso Cultural Union.
Expected Attendees
- Prominent traditional kingdoms, including the Zulu Kingdom from South Africa and the Ndebele Kingdom
- President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, who will attend the coronation anniversary celebrations and the closing ceremony on October 31
The event aims to pass on traditions to younger generations and strengthen relations between Kenya and Uganda, while promoting peace among border communities.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
