The sun beats down relentlessly on the parched, dry earth of the African savanna. The lone Masai herder guides his small herd of cattle in the direction of the riverbed. The mournful calling of these skeletal beasts a stark reminder that they are experiencing the worst drought in Kenya for the past twenty years.
In many parts of Africa, a man’s worth is measured by the number of cattle he owns. His respect in the community grows with the birth of every calf and the bond between man and beast is almost tangible. Young boys grow up herding the community’s cattle. It is a time of discovery both without and within... They spend many hours out on the African plains, savouring the solitude and warmth of the African sun. They learn to sense danger, they learn to spot signs of a predator lurking in the bush, they learn to find water and the sweetest grazing lands; but most of all, they learn patience and wisdom. Time spent in solitude dreaming of the future, their hopes and aspirations, not to mention - the young girl in the village who smiles demurely as he passes by...
In many parts of Africa, a man’s worth is measured by the number of cattle he owns. His respect in the community grows with the birth of every calf and the bond between man and beast is almost tangible. Young boys grow up herding the community’s cattle. It is a time of discovery both without and within... They spend many hours out on the African plains, savouring the solitude and warmth of the African sun. They learn to sense danger, they learn to spot signs of a predator lurking in the bush, they learn to find water and the sweetest grazing lands; but most of all, they learn patience and wisdom. Time spent in solitude dreaming of the future, their hopes and aspirations, not to mention - the young girl in the village who smiles demurely as he passes by...
Kijana (means 'Young man' - Swahili)
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