Royal Media’s Citizen TV senior political journalist Stephen has been crowned the Maa Male Media personality of the year.
At an award ceremony held at Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi on Friday, Letoo trounced five other nominees.
Letoo was feted for his excellence in the journalism industry and his contribution to the empowerment and development of the Maa community.
Samburu West MP Hon Naisula Lesuuda was also crowned the mentor of the year during the event.
The Maa awards ceremony is a premier exclusive event that recognizes achievements of outstanding individuals, groups, organizations and businesses of the Maa Community in Kenya and Tanzania.
In Kenya, participants were drawn from Laikipia, Baringo, Samburu, Narok, Marsabit and Kajiado counties.
Some of the other categories that were hotly contested on Friday include Environmentalist of the Year and Radio Presenter of the Year.
The annual Maa Awards ceremony brings together Maa speaking people, organizers and sponsors to celebrate their culture, accomplishments and raise funds for charities that work with the community.