Maralal international camel derby makes a comeback

Maralal,

Thursday October 5, 2023

KNA by Robert Githu

Technicians assemble a mini rollercoaster at the Yare safari club and campsite at the outskirts of Maralal town during day one of the Maralal international camel derby.

Apart from the major highlights of the four-day event which are the professional and armature camel races, there are other children fun activities such as bouncing castles, rollercoasters, merry go round and many more.

Business people who set up eateries, bars, nyama choma joints and shops travel from other counties to make money from the derby.

James Kuria a businessman from Nakuru county who has set up a nyama choma joint told KNA that he has rented the space for Sh 16,000.

"The tents provided by the Samburu county government are being rented between Sh 10,000 and Sh16,000 for the four days depending on the size," he said.

The international camel derby returns this year after a three-year break following the COVID-19 pandemic which restricted local and international travel and public gatherings.

Samburu County Director for tourism Mathew Leakono said that it will be a cultural extravaganza where all communities living in Samburu county will showcase their traditional ways of life.

"On Saturday there will be a real Samburu traditional wedding ceremony followed by a Turkana wedding ceremony. These cultural interactions will further the governor's peace efforts amongst tribes living in Samburu county." The director said.

Courtesy; KNA