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State launches elephant naming ceremony

CS Najib Balala flanked by Maasai dancers after announcing the launch of Magical Kenya Elephant Naming Festival. (Courtesy)

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala today (June 14) launched an annual elephant naming festival at the Amboseli National Park. Dubbed Tembo Naming Festival, the event will be held on August 12th to coincide with the World Elephant Day.

It is hoped that the festival will bring attention to the conservation of elephants and the Kenyan tourism offering.

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