On This Day: When Bomas Choir Entertained Kenyans For Hours Awaiting William Ruto's Presidential Announcement

• As we mark the first anniversary since the announcement of William Ruto as Kenya's fifth president, the memory of the Bomas choir's performance is still vivid
• During the presidential election results announcement at Bomas of Kenya, the choir's melodies offered comfort
• NTV journalist James Smart's tweet has recollected the choir's remarkable six-hour singing marathon

Today, Tuesday, August 15, commemorates a significant milestone: one year since former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati announced William Ruto as the fifth president of Kenya.

Kenyans still recall that day because it was filled with conflicting feelings.

Bomas choir provided solace

On August 15, 2022, the stage was set at Bomas of Kenya to announce the presidential election results, accompanied by a choir that played a vital role in soothing national tensions.

As the country awaited the long-awaited IEBC results at Bomas of Kenya, the choir became the source of comfort.

Today, NTV journalist James Smart has reminisced about the choir's impactful role in that crucial moment.

Taking to Twitter, He wrote;

"A time like this, Bomas choir started what would be a six-hour singing marathon calming the nerves of a nation waiting for the presidential results."

Netizens react

@scheafferoo:

"Why are you reminding us? Let us forget please."

@opanypaul:

"Interestingly, when they left the podium,the IEBC came in and announced the govt. which picked up the singing quite well. Still singing up to date., which."

@jnyakiba:

"They did a great job. Relieved the stress n anxiety of the nation."

@WairimuAnna2:

"Kenyans were full of anxiety, not knowing what would happen next. I don't want to remember that dreadful day."

Chebukati hails Bomas choir

Previously, the former IEBC chairman lauded the Bomas choir.

They were an amalgamation of singers and artists from Kenya and Tanzania.

Chebukati hailed the groups for their resolve to entertain Kenyans and bring a sense of peace in the midst of the tension the country experienced as it awaited the announcement of the presidential results.

"I thank the various choirs and artists that presented spiritually uplifting and patriotic songs that underscored the need to maintain peace and unity even in the electioneering period," he said.