Our culture connects us to the land, and is the foundation for our prosperity. Join us from August 28th to 31st for this year’s Tharaka Nithi Ura Gate Cultural Festival; a celebration of our rich and diverse culture in Tharaka Nithi County. Don’t miss the exciting goat auctioning alongside traditional dances, music, local crafts, and

Proper planning and management of human-wildlife conflicts are crucial for the growth of the tourism sector, as they safeguard human life and property while ensuring sustainable tourism development. The Department of Culture and Tourism, led by Chief Officer Irene Nkirote Makarius and Director Geoffrey Chabari held a stakeholder meeting to address conservation measures aimed at

The 2024 Ward Auditions have reintroduced a unique blend of remarkable talent and culture; each performance in Karingani, Mugwe, Magumoni and Mitheru has celebrated our vibrant diversity. The auditions will be held in all the fifteen wards of the County, and the best groups from each ward selected by the adjudicators will showcase their skill

The Department of Tourism and Culture in partnership with Institute for Culture and Ecology (ICE) has embarked on strengthening cultural heritage awareness as a means to promote sustainable management of natural resources. ICE, a national indigenous NGO, seeks to collaborate with the County Departments of Tourism and Culture, and Environment and Natural Resources to promote