Maralal derby: Where camels toe the line

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Participants take part in a camel riding race in Maralal, Samburu County of Kenya on October 8, 2023. PHOTO | BONIFACE MWANGI | NMG

The annual Maralal International Camel Derby in Samburu County, which returned this year after a three-year hiatus, lived up to its billing, featuring more performances and attracting larger numbers than last year's.

Aimed at showcasing Samburu’s unique history, and cultural, ethnic and religious diversity, it was a rich display of cultural dances, fashion, music, architecture and the diverse arts of the communities in Samburu.