Raila Odinga, who used to be the prime minister of Kenya, has kicked off a big festival in Siaya County, Kenya. The festival is called the Piny Luo Festival and will last for three days.
The festival brings together Luo people from all over the world. They come to celebrate their culture and roots. The theme this year is "Luo Unity in Diversity and Diaspora."
James Orengo is the Governor of Siaya County. He was very happy to welcome the Luo community to the festival. This is the 4th time they have held the event.
Luo people come from many different countries. They traveled from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and even the DRC. Governor Orengo greeted them in the Luo language. He said, "Warwakou Siaya," which means "Welcome to Siaya."
Gladys Wanga is the Governor of nearby Homa Bay County. She said the festival is a chance for Luo people to remember their history. They can think about where they came from and where they are going.
Governor Wanga wants the festival to bring Luo people together. She hopes it will make their community stronger. The festival is a time to celebrate Luo culture and help each other.
The festival brings together Luo people from all over the world. They come to celebrate their culture and roots. The theme this year is "Luo Unity in Diversity and Diaspora."
James Orengo is the Governor of Siaya County. He was very happy to welcome the Luo community to the festival. This is the 4th time they have held the event.
Luo people come from many different countries. They traveled from Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and even the DRC. Governor Orengo greeted them in the Luo language. He said, "Warwakou Siaya," which means "Welcome to Siaya."
Gladys Wanga is the Governor of nearby Homa Bay County. She said the festival is a chance for Luo people to remember their history. They can think about where they came from and where they are going.
Governor Wanga wants the festival to bring Luo people together. She hopes it will make their community stronger. The festival is a time to celebrate Luo culture and help each other.
