They are rites of passage and every Maasai child is anxious to meet these stages of life. To be initiated, the family and community must prove their status before engaging in a new life. However, many of these initiations such as Enkipaata , Emuratare and Eunoto have been eroding due to outside influences. On the contrary, many of us see this idea as a crime against our humanity. Our culture is just as important to us as it is to everyone else around the world.
Boys travel throughout the section's region for about four months announcing for the new age-set.
A collection of 30-40 houses are built for the initiating boys. Before the ceremony, the Olopolosi orkiteng, a boy's chief, must be chosen. This position is not desired by anyone because it is considered unfortunate. The new chief is to carry all of his age group's sins. The day before the ceremony, boys must sleep outside in the forest.