AFP presents a reportage of 25 photos taken by Luis Tato on July 25, 2026, of International Cowboy Day celebrations in Nairobi. Observed annually on the fourth Saturday of July, International Cowboy Day celebrates the history, culture and enduring legacy of cowboys and cowgirls around the world. While rooted in the traditions of North America, cowboy culture and country music have gained a growing following across parts of Africa in recent years, particularly in Kenya, where Western-style fashion, line dancing, horseback riding and country music events have attracted an expanding community of enthusiasts. Search for all these reportage images using: KENYA-CULTURE-MUSIC-COUNTRY Search "REPORTAGE" to source all feature, magazine and visual stories. (Photo by Luis TATO / AFP via Getty Images)