Meru has consistently proved to be a county of firsts , in the 93rd Kenya National Music and cultural Festivals which were held in Bondo, Siaya.

Notable among the groups is Marimba traditional dancers who won two trophies one for a forksong and another for a forkdance .The Marimba group formed to prevent youth from joining alcoholism , prevent hopelessness and fight poverty in line with governor Kiraitus manifesto through their various income generating endavours.

Muchichiune traditional dancers too , went home with a trophy for the first perfomance of a folksong with the second folkdance emerging number two, both of which was key in educating the audience on the rich Meru history and cultural Heritage.

Mwithanga traditional dancer also emerged positions two in both of the presentations with Kamanu Athiru traditional dancers at position five.

Choral verse presented by Meru county staff drama club took position three. Other Solo perfomances were made by various Meru county staffs making meru an envy for all

Accompanying the team was the Culture Director Zipporah Kinya and Culture officer and trainer David Ireri.

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