The Asindi group of Precious Blood Kilungu perform a Kamba traditional dance during the 2026 School Cultural Day held at the School on March 28, 2026. The School holds Cultural Day events every year to showcase Kenyan traditions alongside global cultural influences. Photo by Komu Musango. 
By Andrew Mbuva.
There was pomp, colour and vibrant cultural expression at Precious Blood Kilungu on Saturday as the school marked its annual Cultural Day, drawing participation from students and teachers in a day-long celebration of heritage and talent.
The event, which began at 10am and ran into the evening, featured a rich lineup of performances aimed at showcasing Kenyan traditions alongside global cultural influences. Activities included initiation wear displays, traditional dances, spoken word, storytelling, traditional food composition and art exhibitions.
Students took to the stage in both group and solo categories, delivering energetic performances that captivated the audience. The Asindi group emerged winners in the group traditional dance category after presenting an authentic Kamba dance, while Allaire clinched the solo dance title. In spoken word, Becky Sintoiya stood out with a compelling performance to take top honours.
Rachael Sila won the initiation wear category, while Sofia Mukai triumphed in storytelling. The traditional food composition title was jointly awarded to Shantel Vacey and Sherydell, as Elizabeth Ndungo was named Artist of the Year.
The event also crowned cultural ambassadors, with Bernice Ndinda taking the Culture Icon of the School 2026 title. Natalie Mlale was named Mama Africa 2026, while Miriam Esanse secured the Culture of the World title.
In her acceptance remarks, Mlale thanked her peers for their encouragement throughout the competition, noting the experience as both challenging and rewarding. Esanse emphasized the importance of cultural unity and respect, pledging to promote inclusivity across diverse backgrounds. Ndinda, on her part, committed to ensuring the continuity of cultural celebrations within the school.
In her closing remarks, Chief Principal Esther Njue lauded the students for their enthusiasm and commitment, saying the event had achieved its objective of showcasing culture and nurturing talent. She commended both participants and organizers, noting that participation alone demonstrated courage and confidence.
Njue reaffirmed the school’s commitment to making Cultural Day an annual event, appreciating the efforts of teachers, patrons, officials and judges in ensuring its success.
The celebrations concluded with heightened excitement as winners were announced to loud cheers, underscoring the strong connection between performers and the audience in a day that celebrated identity, creativity and unity through culture.
