Maasai women get Sh120m beadwork centre at the Mara

Narok Governor Patrick ole Ntutu says beadwork is not just a cultural expression, it is a source of dignity and survival. [File, Standard]

A new era of opportunity is emerging for Maasai women with the construction of a state-of-the-art beadwork production centre at the Sekenani Gate of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Valued at Sh120 million and located in Siana Ward, Narok West, this facility is set to transform traditional craft into a thriving economic engine, offering renewed hope, dignity, and sustainable livelihoods to hundreds of women.