Warriors give up weapons

By Kevin Tunoi

In common parlance, it is said that the strength of a woman is at its apex when the brood she has brought up is successful. But in the Kainuk area of Turkana South, women’s strength stands out prominently in the form of Karenyang’ Hotel. The hotel, which was established in 2007, is run by former hardcore Turkana cattle raiders.

The former warriors pose outside their hotel. They say the hotel is a symbol that they have changed and are not going back to the bushes to kill and enrich themselves through cattle rustling. The profit from selling food goes to paying school fees for their children. Photo: Kevin Tunoi/Standard