Tobong'u Lore: A fete that blends peace and tourism

President William Ruto and Marsabit Governor Mohamud M. Ali join traditional dancers in a jig during the Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival The Tobong'u Lore in Lodwar town, Turkana County on October 25, 2024

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In Kenya’s vast Turkana County, the old tale is about cattle rustling and hardship. But sometimes this place becomes a heartbeat of culture, song and dance, bringing together people from Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

This week, a decade-old cultural festival began where people will forget about old foes and make fun.