The 46th Logooli festival, a vibrant celebration of Maragoli culture and traditions, lit up the Mbale municipal grounds on December 26 with a dazzling display of colours and festivities.
The event, a cornerstone of the annual calendar for the Maragoli community, drew a crowd of enthusiastic participants eager to revel in the rich heritage of the region.
Underscoring the theme of ‘leadership is wealth’, the festival served as a platform for prominent Luhya leaders to come together and advocate for unity and progress.
The chief guest, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, delivered a stirring address calling on the Luhya community to embrace collaboration and cooperation with other communities to drive economic development.
“We cannot prosper as a community if we isolate ourselves. Let’s shun divisive politics and instead focus on fostering alliances and partnerships that will uplift our economy,” emphasised Mudavadi.
A highlight of the festival was the formal induction of over 100 elders into the Maragoli Council of Elders, with Mudavadi assuming the mantle of leader and patron.
The symbolic ceremony underscored the importance of preserving the wisdom and heritage of the community for future generations.
In attendance were a host of dignitaries, including Vihiga Deputy Governor Wilberforce Kitiezo, Emuhaya MP Omboko Milemba, and Women Representative Dr. Beatrice Adagala.
The Logooli festival served as a vibrant celebration of unity, tradition, and cultural pride, encapsulating the spirit of the Maragoli community and setting the stage for a brighter future guided by collaboration and inclusivity.
By Sylvester Muhadi and Maureen Imbayi
