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Turkana County hosted the first Desert Mind Festival on April 22, 2025 (Earth Day)—featuring sunrise yoga, meditation, and climate storytelling on the shores of Lake Turkana. Over 800 participants joined, including elders, scientists, and youth. Stillness in the desert teaches us to listen—to land, to self, said facilitator Naomi Ekal. The event included tree-planting and water-harvesting workshops. UNESCO featured it in *Indigenous Climate Wisdom*. Plans for an annual festival are confirmed.