By Our Reporter
Narok Governor Samuel ole Tunai and his Kajiado counterpart Joseph ole Lenku have called for the abolition of the retrogressive practices and upholding the useful ones.
The two county bosses spoke at an event where about 10,000 boys from Keekonyokie clan of the cultural Maasai community held a ceremony to introduce them to community traditions as they prepare for the rite of passage.
The ceremony that was held at Ewuaso Onkidong’i saw the youth from Narok and Kajiado counties come together to signify the end of the Irkimunyak age-set and usher in the new age set.
The governors have, however, emphasized on the need for the community to embrace education for their children for a better future.
“There is no conflict between the Maasai culture and education,” noted Governor Tunai.
Governor Tunai pledged to work with his Kajiado counterpart in ensuring that the two counties realize meaningful development under the Jubilee administration.
On his part Governor Lenku rooted for upholding of the Maasai culture which,he said, was an international brand for the Maa community.
“Our culture, our dignity.This is what defines the Maasai and we want to incorporate it with education so that we compete with the outside world,” observed Lenku.
According to the cultural chief Nairowua ole Mapi who has been conducting the ceremony for the last 30 years, the ceremony was also meant to initiate the young men of the community’s culture in readiness for circumcision at the end of the year.
“This event normally happens once after every seven years.,”said ole Mapi.
The community elders have however denounced “Moranism” terming it as a waste of time and outdated and instead drummed up support for education of both boys and girls.
