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Tobong'Nawi cultural festival celebrated in Samburu

Annual festival showcases the county's rich cultural heritage and boosts tourism

By Halima GuyoCounty Correspondent, Northern Kenya

·Eastern Correspondent·1 min read

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Morans perform a traditional dance during the Tobong'Nawi festival.
Morans perform a traditional dance during the Tobong'Nawi festival. Photo KNA

The annual Tobong'Nawi cultural festival was celebrated with pomp in Samburu County, drawing thousands of visitors eager to experience the community's rich cultural heritage.

The festival featured traditional dances, warrior displays, beadwork exhibitions and culinary showcases, and is increasingly becoming a key driver of cultural tourism in the region.

County tourism officials said the festival had significantly boosted local hospitality businesses, with hotels and campsites recording near-full occupancy during the event period.

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