Proud moment: Murkomen introduces 2 kids as son delivers heartfelt speech
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- Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen proudly introduced his children at a formal outdoor celebration filmed by Northrift News
- Murkomen noted that two of his other children were absent, spotlighting son Kiptoo and daughter Cherono who were present
- Humphrey Kipto then stepped up to the microphone to address the gathering, and what he said left an impression on those watching
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen turned heads at a recent public ceremony after he warmly introduced his family to the crowd, drawing attention to his son Humphrey Kiptoo and daughter Cherono, who accompanied him to the event.
The outdoor gathering, captured on video, appeared to be a community celebration or rite of passage held under a tent.
Several branded press microphones from outlets including Kass Media and NTV were visible at the podium, giving the occasion a formal and ceremonial feel.
Murkomen, addressing the gathering alongside his wife, whom he referred to as Mama Kiptoo, acknowledged that not all his children were present.
"The other two sons are not around," he told the crowd, before inviting Kiptoo and Cherono to join him at the front.
Humphrey Kiptoo addresses the crowd
Once at the podium, Humphrey Kipto did not hesitate. The young man delivered a composed and thoughtful address, speaking about the significance of the occasion and the struggles those being honoured had endured on their path to manhood.
"I have been told to speak about how they have gone through big struggles so that they come before us as men in the society," Kiptoo told the gathering.
"They have persevered and gone through the major pains in the anger."
He then presented gifts to those being celebrated, framing the gesture as a mark of respect for their resilience.
"I would like to present them these gifts in honour of how they have persevered," he added, before wrapping up his remarks to applause.
A proud moment for the Murkomen family
It was Murkomen's visible pride in his children that caught the attention of viewers once the footage began circulating online.
The CS took a moment to ensure both Kipto and Cherono were properly recognised before the audience, a small but touching gesture that many found endearing.
Cherono was also called forward to help present a gift on behalf of the family, with Murkomen gently guiding the proceedings to ensure his children played a meaningful role in the ceremony.
Watch the moment Humphrey Kipto addressed the crowd and presented gifts at the ceremony:
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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