For the Cushitic pastoralists of Kenya’s north, camels have long been an important cultural symbol and a useful source of dietary nutrition. But with climate change on the rise and weather patterns increasingly unpredictable, many are also starting to see the commercial potential of these fascinating creatures. CGTN Africa’s Daniel Plafker travels to the edge of the Chalbi Desert to learn how a new generation of camel herders are updating traditions to keep with the times and maximise earnings.

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