Kajiado County Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has called for urgent recarpeting of the Suswa-Ngong road ahead of Maa Cultural Week that will take place in Amboseli.

While speaking during a function in Kajiado attended by top government officials on Saturday, September 20, 2025, Lenku stated that the road extends from Suswa to Ngong, Kajiado, Isinya, Imaroro, and Isara, which is also used in decongesting Mombasa Road in times of heavy traffic and is also instrumental in opening up southern Kenya.

Ole Lenku states that with the Maa Culture Week drawing nearer, which is slated for November 5 to 9, the road needs urgent recarpeting since it will be vital during the event that will see high-profile dignitaries, such as the president, use it to access Amboseli, where the annual ceremony will be conducted.

“Maombi yetu ni hii: barabara yetu ifanyiwe recarpeting. Hii barabara inaanza Suswa, Ngong, Isinya, Kajiado, Imaroro, and Mashoro, na ni barabara inasaidia sana kudecongest Mombasa Road. Na inatumika kurahisisha usafiri ndani ya county na ndani ya Southern Kenya.”

“Tunaomba ifanyiwe recarpeting kwa njia ya dharura kwa sababu ile hafla ambayo wewe na Rais mtahudhuria, Maa Culture Week Amboseli, iko karibu. Itakuwa November tarehe 5 hadi tarehe 9. Iko karibu. Wakenya wengi kutoka Nairobi watatumia hii barabara,” he said during a meeting attended by Deputy President Kindiki Kithure.

Maa Cultural Week

Maa Culture Week (often stylised as MAA Cultural Week or Maasai Cultural Week) is an annual festival in Kenya that celebrates the rich heritage, traditions, and identity of the Maa-speaking communities, primarily the Maasai people.

These communities span regions in Kenya such as Narok, Kajiado, Samburu, Laikipia, Marsabit, and Baringo counties, and extend into northern Tanzania.

The event aligns with Kenya’s National Policy on Culture and Heritage, as outlined in Article 11 of the Constitution, which recognizes culture as a foundational element of the nation.

It promotes preservation, cross-cultural understanding, and economic opportunities through tourism and conservation discussions.

The festival typically lasts between four and seven days and rotates among host counties, drawing thousands of participants, including local leaders, artisans, and international visitors.

It features vibrant displays of Maa customs, with an emphasis on themes such as unity, respect for elders (Enganit in the Maa language), and harmony with nature.