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Kenyan warriors hunt for cash not lions in Maasai Olympics

Kenyan Maasai warriors are now hunting for cash after ditching the olden cullture of hunting lions. [Courtesy]

Young Kenyan warriors are no longer pursuing lions to show off their hunting prowess and bravery, they are competing for cash prizes in javelin throwing at the Maasai Olympics instead.

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