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The land in Nooriro used to be lush and beautiful—before the current drought.

The Nooriro Borehole: A Gush of Hope

Under normal conditions, Nooriro was paradise for the Maasai, with plenty of rain, grass, and healthy cows. Like most Maasai communities, it doesn’t exist on a conventional map. It’s located in a valley between two mountains which, after the rainy season, turns into a reservoir. However, these are not ideal…

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In Maasailand, the indigenous population has been evicted from their lands. Picture © Beckwith & Fisher.

Losing Land, Losing Culture: Land Ownership in Maasailand and its Impact

In an opportunity to better understand Maasai culture and people, we’ve been discussing important facets of Maasai life in Kenya. The Maasai are considered livestock keepers, but the ownership of Maasailand has been under threat for over 100 years. A critical debate remains: who owns Maasailand? A Maasai man herds…

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Maasai Culture: Cattle, Ritual, and Change

It helps to learn about the people we serve in Kenya, so we’re taking a moment to highlight aspects of Maasai culture that are unique to this group. In doing so, we hope to show why it’s important to help the Maasai maintain their unique lifestyle in an ever-changing modern…

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