About Wajir

Touch the animal's back while bidding; walk away after third counteroffer if unsatisfied – chasing is culturally inappropriate.

Yes! Cup your right hand for pouring; leave a sip to show you're satisfied. Never use left hand.

Required at Wajir Fort sites – obtain from National Museums of Kenya office near police station.

Buy 'hando' woven mats directly from Women's Peace Initiative cooperatives – avoids middlemen exploitation.

Wrap face in 'macawiis' cloth; markets close when visibility drops – shelter in mosques or government buildings.

Only if invited. Sit cross-legged; accept first cup (bitter) but decline fourth (reserved for elders).

Share police-escorted convoys departing Mondays/Thursdays from County Hall – costs 50% less than private hires.

Scoop only from your side of bowl; burping signals appreciation.

Carry foldable bucket for showers – many homesteads rely on 5km well walks.

Only at designated 'security halo' sites near police posts with prior chief's permission.