Busia lit up with cultural pride this weekend, with the maiden edition of Mr. and Miss Culture held on 14th June, at the Breez Hotel.

Organized by The Fall Season, the event featured vibrant cultural regalia designs and showstopping catwalks as Models celebrated identity, talent, and the rich cultural heritage at the heart of Western Kenya.

“This event was a celebration of culture and identity, a bold fusion of tradition and modern expression,” says Johnmark Oungo, CEO of the Fall Season.

Being the first one of its kind in Busia County, and employing an online ticketing platform different from traditional methods, Mr. Oungo admits that it was a dive into the deep.

“An individual will always be skeptical to venture out to the uncharted, but what is the beauty of entrepreneurship if not taking risks?” He poses.

Here are the winners pf the pageantry;

Winners

Mr. Culture Busia: Glympton Clinton Mauti

1st Runners-up: Johnson Maina

2nd Runners-up: Mark Muga

Miss Culture Busia: Esther Achieng

1st Runners-up: Skylet Rosoa

2nd Runners-up: Maxine Naysente

Miss Popularity: Valentine Vearly

Miss Congeniality: Gloria Okoit

“We have a beautiful culture, and fusing that with modernity has brought out an unforgettable experience. It’s humbling to have been amongst so many talented youth, and I hope we shall use this platform to empower our communities,” says Esther Achieng, Miss Culture Busia.

“This pageantry has provided a platform for Busia County Youths to showcase their talent, build character, and establish important networks, all in one breath with celebrating our identity,” says Glympton Clinton Mauti, Mr. Culture Busia.

The event was sponsored by the Ababu Namwamba Foundation, President of Hair Africa (POHA), Allure Flowers, and Belladonna Cosmetic Shop.