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Suam River: The ‘people’s beach’

Visitors having great moments at the banks of Suam River. (PHOTO: BRIGID CHEMWENO/ STANDARD)

It is a hot afternoon when we arrive at Kacheliba in West Pokot County and are glad to feel the breeze from River Suam.

The river is a centre of focus in West Pokot County and locals tell us it is the only permanent river in the area, and a source of livelihood. Being at the heart of all their activities, the residents refer to it as the ‘people’s beach’.

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