Hut and Boma

Huts are usually spaced relatively evenly to encompass the entire boma, situated just a few feet from the acacia fence. This allows the herdsmen to keep a close eye on the cattle and fend off would-be cattle-raiders.

Valentine's in Kenya

February 14th 2008
Valentine's Day in Kenya, surprisingly, is not just like any other day. In fact, I was intrigued to find that it appeared more important to the locals than to the researchers - I don't know why, but I had a misconception that Valentine's Day was a Western thing. Both Wilson and Godfrey commented on the holiday, and one of Kayna's field assistants wore a bright red fleece specifically to celebrat ... read more

Africa » Kenya » Rift Valley Province » Laikipia

Founding president and liberation struggle icon Jomo KENYATTA led Kenya from independence until his death in 1978, when President Daniel Toroitich arap MOI took power in a constitutional succession. The country was a de facto one-party state from 196... ... read more

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