A young Maasai woman sprints over the finish line, and a crowd erupts in cheers. She is the latest participant in the “Maasai Olympics”, reimagining a traditional coming-of-age rite.

At Masai Mara's Sekenani Gate that usually teems with ... On the other end, the ever-vibrant women were tending to stalls showcasing the various cultural artifacts. Kimaren Ole Riamit, the ...