Migori Governor Okoth Obado with Akothee

Popular entertainer Akothee announced a new deal with the Okoth Obado-led Migori County Government that will see her lead plans for a 3-day empowerment festival.

The event officially known as the Migori County Empowerment Festival will include medical camps, youth and women empowerment workshops, a business/product showcase as well as live performances and entertainment on the final day.

MC and comedian Owago Onyiro was also present as the deal was unveiled.

Okoth Obado and Akothee alongside other officials unveiling the deal

A statement posted by the Migori County Government on Facebook read:

"Migori County Government has partnered with Akothee, an award-winning artiste from Migori County, in organizing the Migori County Empowerment Festival (MCEF) 2019. This is a platform for the youth of Migori County to showcase their talents, ideas and creative processes.

This will be a three-day event that will include a medical camp, Agricultural Talks, Women Empowerment, Corporate Product Showcase and on the last day, full-blown entertainment and artiste performance.

The event will take place before December 2019."