Locals where oldest hominid skeleton discovered want 'Turkana Boy' to come home • FRANCE 24

In July, "Turkana Boy" was showcased in Paris as part of Kenya's new tourism slogan: "Welcome Home." Discovered in 1984, Turkana Boy is the oldest complete hominid skeleton ever found, symbolizing Kenya's claim as the cradle of humanity. Locals in Nariokotome, where Turkana Boy was discovered, are raising concerns about the lack of promised tourism and infrastructure. Despite the global significance of the skeleton and its potential to attract visitors, few tourists actually make the journey to the area. Our correspondent Olivia Bizot was on the ground. #Turkana #skeleton #Kenya 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: https://f24.my/YTen 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: https://f24.my/YTliveEN 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: https://www.france24.com/en/ Like us on Facebook: https://f24.my/FBen Follow us on X (Twitter): https://f24.my/Xen Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: https://f24.my/IGen Discover our TikTok videos: https://f24.my/TKen Get the latest top stories on Telegram: https://f24.my/TGen