Bomas of Kenya

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The Luo village at the Bomas of Kenya

Bomas of Kenya is a tourist village in Langata, Nairobi. Bomas (homesteads) displays traditional villages belonging to the several Kenyan tribes.

It was established by the government in 1971 as a subsidiary company of Kenya Tourist Development Corporation as a tourist attraction. It also wanted to preserve, maintain and promote rich and diverse cultural values of various tribal groups of Kenya.

Coordinates: 1°20′13″S 36°46′09″E / 1.33694°S 36.76917°E / -1.33694; 36.76917

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