Elders alarmed as youth in Vihiga tend to discard rich local culture

Exhibition of cultural artifacts, traditional foods and crafts of the sub-tribes of Vihiga county at Mbale Boys High School on December 18, 2024. [Brian Kisanji, Standard]

The rich cultural heritage of the Maragoli, Bunyore, Tiriki, and Terik communities is under threat.

With modern lifestyles eroding indigenous traditions, elders are raising the alarm, urging the youth to embrace and preserve their roots before it is too late.