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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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