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In Kenya’s Rift Valley, the Turkana and Pokot ethnic groups have long battled over resources, such as cattle and land. But they recently put aside their differences for a day to take part in a race organized by one of Kenya’s top athletes as a way of bringing the groups together and easing tensions.
Turkana and Pokot warriors singing, dancing and chatting side-by-side is a rare sight in Kenya’s central Rift Valley.
But that is what happened on International Peace Day, as they along with the Marakwet and some members of Uganda’s Karamajong ethnic group, focused on a common goal: to win the 10-kilometer race.
For runner Peter Loupe, this was a special day. He says this race, along with other sports projects recently introduced into the area, has improved the lives of community members.
Loupe says Pokot, Turkana and Marakwet families are living more peacefully together because of coming together at sports events such as the race. Through these initiatives, he says, people have also discovered talents they did not know they had, which has helped them economically.
More than 400 Turkana, Pokot, Marakwet and Karamajong men and women gathered in the early hours at the start line, some stretching or doing jumping jacks to warm up their muscles.
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