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How goat feasts turn Maasai men into trusted family planning champions

A goat eating session in Olopito village, Narok Central. The session is organized by Evans Nabwari, a male family planning champion to sensitise men on family planning. 
[Benard Orwongo/Standard]

In Olopito village, Narok Central, the aroma of goat meat fills the air as a group of men gathers under an acacia tree, dressed in colourful Maasai shukas.

The laughter is loud, the teasing relentless and the bone soup—rich and savoury—keeps spirits high. However, this is not just a social gathering. Behind the light-hearted atmosphere lies a powerful mission: to get men talking about family planning.

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