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Terik minority group sets up cultural centre to share its history

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Terik initiates emerge from Irumbi Wanalo Kamunono forest after undergoing circumcision rites in 2015. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Professionals and elders from the Terik minority community in Nandi and Vihiga counties have decided to establish a cultural centre to preserve their rich heritage.

After the United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) declared the marginalised community to be facing extinction, academicians, including university dons and senior officials, banded together to ensure the Terik community takes its rightful place in society.

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