Editor's Review

The colorful event was also attended by prominent politicians and senior government officials. 

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi on Saturday, August 2, attended the traditional dowry ceremony of Immigration and Citizen Services PS Belio Kipsang’s son Brian Belio and businessman David Langat’s daughter Nicole Langat.

MP Oscar Sudi during Brian Belio and Nicole Langat's dowry ceremony. 

The colorful event was also attended by prominent figures from Rift Valley, including Governor Jonathan Bii, Governor Wisley Rotich, PS Julius Bitok, KAA Chairperson Caleb Kositany, Deputy Inspector General of Police David Lagat, Jackson Mandago, Tiaty MP William Kamket, and PS Chris Kiptoo.

President William Ruto’s mother, Mama Sarah Cheruiyot, also attended the traditional ceremony.

President Ruto's mother, Sarah Cheruiyot, during the traditional event. 

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In a statement after gracing the event, Sudi explained that the dowry presentation event was held in accordance with the ‘Tumdoab Kanyiook’ tradition that symbolizes respect and gratitude.

The Kapseret lawmaker also extended congratulations to the couple and wished them a lifetime of love and happiness in their new journey together.

File image of Brian Belio and Nicole Langat during the event. 

“The dowry presentation was marked with Tumdoab Kanyiook, a tradition symbolizing respect and gratitude.

“Wishing Brian and Nicole a lifetime of love, happiness, and togetherness as they embark on this new journey together! Congratulations to the families,” Sudi stated.

The event comes weeks after Brian Belio and Nicole Langat held a pre-wedding ceremony in Karen, Nairobi.

CS Kipchumba Murkomen and Governor Wisley Rotich at the dowry ceremony of Brian Belio and Nicole Langat.

The vibrant occasion, which took place at Langat’s residence, was attended by President William Ruto and First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto, among other prominent politicians and government officials.

Tanzanian musician Juma Mussa Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, entertained guests during the high-level event.

Guests at the dowry ceremony of Brian Belio and Nicole Langat.

The guests donned a blend of traditional and contemporary attire, with most of the men wearing Panama hats.