It was pomp and colour as the Maasai Cultural Festival Week kicked off at the Maasai Mara game reserve. Some 16 out of the 50 sections of the Maasai community displayed their diverse culture as elected, religious leaders, traditional chiefs and elders gave advice on the community's cultural importance for future generations. Narok County was represented by seven sections including Loita, Purko, Moitanik, Keekonyokie, Siria, Uasin-Ngishu and Ildamat Maasai. Kajiado County was represented by the Matapato, Kaputiei, and Kisongo sections of the Maasai while from Samburu County were Loodokilani and Lekuluk. Also present are sections of the Maasai community from Marsabit, the Ilchamus community from Baringo and the Maasai community from the neighbouring country Tanzania.

Source: Daily Nation August 21, 2023 17:54 UTC