Ruto dazzles in Turkana regalia at Lore Festival

 President William Ruto dons Turkana cultural attire during the Tobong’ U Lore Festival in Lodwar on October 25, 2024.

Quite often, Kenyans are used to seeing President William Ruto donned in official wear such as Kaunda suit whenever he attends public events or meetings.

The President always steps out dressed in sync with the occasion at hand, ranging from sporty attire, cultural outfit or protective gear whenever he visits construction sites.

On Friday, Ruto stuck to the script and did not disappoint when he stepped out clad in Turkana cultural regalia.

President Ruto was dressed in a red and white checked shuka with a decorated headgear made from animal fur.

He threw in a beaded white necklace and complemented it with a loosely hanging multicolored 'shanga' (beaded necklace) and completed the look with a walking stick.

The President took his look a notch higher by donning dark sunglasses.

On his feet, the President wore flapped sandals known in Turkana as 'akala'.

The President's look made him look in place as he attended the annual Tobong’ U Lore Festival.

 President William Ruto dons Turkana cultural attire during the Tobong’ U Lore Festival in Lodwar on October 25, 2024.

The President said that Turkana county is rich not only in historic and geographic wonders but it also abounds with unique wildlife, UNESCO-listed sites, as well as the vast Lake Turkana Basin.

While starting his speech, he greeted Turkana residents in their local dialect.

Ruto said that just like Kenya, Turkana is the beautiful home of a beautiful people: Diverse, warm, vibrant, hospitable and optimistic.

“Looking to the future, I'm proud to announce that the government has embarked on the development of Kenya; Home of Human Origins Museum and Science Park, a transformative project that will be established at Namortunga Kalokol as a world-class centre for scientific research, cultural tourism and ecotourism,” he said.

“Scientific discoveries such as the Turkana Boy and the world’s oldest stone tools have solidified Kenya’s global credentials as the first home of modern human beings. When completed, the museum and science park will celebrate these milestones, enabling visitors to travel back in time to explore the origins of humanity and experience early technology.”

  President William Ruto speaking during the Tobong’ U Lore Festival in Lodwar on October 25, 2024.

President William Ruto enters a Turkana house in Lodwar on October 25, 2024.

 President William Ruto interacts with Turkana residents during the Tobong’ U Lore Festival in Lodwar on October 25, 2024.