The Turkana are a Nilotic people native to the Turkana County in northwest Kenya. This region boasts a semi-arid climate, bordering the vast Lake Turkana to the east. Neighboring communities include the Pokot, Rendille, and Samburu to the south, with Uganda to the west and South Sudan and Ethiopia bordering their land to the north. Interestingly, the Turkana refer to their … [Read more...] about Kenya’s Nomadic Guardians: Unveiling the Rich Traditions of the Turkana Tribe
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Kitum Cave: The Dangerous Quest for Answers about Ebola and Marburg in Kenya’s Infamous Cave
Nestled deep within the forests of Kenya lies a place that few dare to tread. Kitum Cave, believed to be the source of the deadly Ebola and Marburg viruses, is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Despite its reputation, an expedition was staged in the 1990s by the US military, in an attempt to identify the vector species that presumably reside within the cave. … [Read more...] about Kitum Cave: The Dangerous Quest for Answers about Ebola and Marburg in Kenya’s Infamous Cave