Citizen television reporter Stephen letoo shared the post of his friend Joshua Ole Kibaya that entailed the budget of his house-warming ceremony which will take place on13th of october this year. The budget that was 1.1M made his fans to leave comments with surprising questions. The budget was as listed: Stephen Letoo House warming party budget

LETOO HOUSE WARMING BUDGET - 13TH OCT. 2023

1. COWS (5 Bulls) - 200K

2. TENTS (1,500 CAPACITY) - 200K

3. SOUND SYSTEM - 50K

4. SINGERS, ARTISTS - 100K

5. SODA (100 CRATES) - 60K

6. FOOD CATERING - 50K

7. RICE 6 BAGS - 24K

8. SUGAR 100kgs - 15K

9. OIL - 80LTRS - 20K

10. MISCELLANEOUS - 50K

11. CHICKEN - 10K

12. AFTER PARTY - 200K

13. FIREWORKS - 100K

Total = 1.1 Million.

The budget made people to pay attention to the post more especially on the chicken side. One of his fans asked," Why does the budget of chicken seem to be low or people do not like chicken (kwani hawapendi kuku ?)

A number of those who commented on his post never understood that the maa culture prefers enough meat, which people can eat up to satisfaction. Some commented that the budget is worth the expense the one used for making the house.

However, something that people do not fully understand is that, in Maa culture, house-warming is one of the crucial things when a house is built.The major essence of all is to seek blessings and well wish in the progress of the family and the community at large.

During house warming, people do eat delicious meals as they sing. After all, well-wishers to the family do give out special gifts in order to bless the family. Prayers are made after all and members of the family left in peace.

 Therefore, house welcoming is part of the pillars in the Maa society that contribute to recognition and appreciation of the efforts made by the family.

Vincent Moses,

Reporter Transmara / media and communication student.