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Turkana elders turn to goat intestines to predict rains as drought persists

Two ceremonies were carried out in a span of 48 hours, perhaps indicating the desperation in seeking answers. [Photo, Standard]

It is mid-morning in the ‘Cradle of Mankind’ and a resident gently pulls a goat to a waiting gathering of men – the council of elders.

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