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The ongoing drought has had a huge impact on Kenyans, causing starvation among millions of Kenyan families. The drought has also led to change in some cultural practices, especially among the pastoralist communities. And tonight, in a special report, Clement Masombo tells us how drought has forced the Maasai community, to let go some of their practices, including inheritance of livestock and even skipping initiation ceremonies.
Disinherited by Drought: How drought has forced Maasai community to abandon their cultural practices
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