Night Runners Kenya

The people of rural kenya have spoken of the night runners for generations.

Night runners kenya. In the 50 minutes and 47 seconds documentary bbc news africa admits no one knows for sure who the night runners are despite folklore stories having been told about their creepy nocturnal activities for generations but then claims to have caught them on camera for the first time ever in rural kenya. Well i am sure you probably love yoursleep. While night running is somehow prevalent in other communities within kenya the kisiis are best known for this activity. If you haven t watched it yet see it here.

The british broadcasting corporation bbc was forced to clarify after claims emerged that it hired actors for an exposé in luo night runners. Bbc africa eye recently aired a documentary on the night runners in the luo of kenya. They re said to be villagers possessed by a demonic spirit which compels them to scare and terrorise their neighbours at night. But no one really knows who the night runners are or what motivates them.

Inthis documentary they expose how much addictive the practice is and the riskthe night runners are exposed to. He claims that the association currently has 2 8 million members both in urban and rural areas and all are active except for the aging lot. In the film titled meet the night runners that ran for slightly over 50 minutes on may 7 the international media house revealed that it had acquired exclusive footage of the faces of the people involved in the exercise. Night running usually borders on the bizarre as it generally entails an individual stripping naked and running for a considerable distance during the night.

According to songo night runners nationwide activities are coordinated from the state house. According to songo 34 and a father of three the night runners association of kenya was launched in 2005 after they realized they also play vital role in the society. They re said to be villagers possessed by a demonic spirit which compels them to scare and terrorise their neighbours. Night athletes a group of night runners from homa bay county has opened up on their activities that often invoke fear and mystery.