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129 families move manyattas in honour of new morans

The annual event failed to happen last year due to Covid-19 pandemic [Photo: Robert Kiplagat]

After Covid-19 pandemic hindered them from marking the annual traditional graduation to usher in new age sets locally known as esirit in an event known as emanyatta Oloorikan, the Kekoonyokie sub-tribe of the Maasai yesterday held the event.

It was pomp and colour as the young elders who graduated as morans were installed as elders of Irmirisho age set. Well-decorated in the usual red ochre, beaded necklaces and red shukas the young elders singing their folk songs lined up with walking sticks ready for the event.

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