In Maasai tradition, cattle is the symbol of power, money and at some point, the social stauts. Cattles are central to the Maasai economy, the cattles are rarely killed, they are accumulated as a sign of wealth. The young Maasais are often responsible for trending to the herds and often live in small groups. Cow's milk, together with blood, is the staple food of the Masai who eat no fruit or grain. (4) Once a month, blood is taken from living animals by shooting a small arrow into the neck. This blood is then mixed with milk in a gourd which has been washed with urine to prevent spoilage. Traditionally, the Maasai has no money and their economy has been based on cattle. (5) Maasai often travel into towns and cities to purchase goods and supplies and to sell their cattle at regional markets. ​Recently, there was a mobile phone application called Afriscout being developed to provide pastoralists with current information on water and vegetation conditions using localized community grazing maps. This data helps them make more accurate and cost-effective migration decisions, improve pasture management, and reduce the risk of herd loss. (6) In addition, virtually all social roles and status derive from the relationship of individuals to their cattle: cattle are a major sign of wealth, and are exchanged between a groom and his bride's family as a symbol of their bond (bridewealth). Essentially, their social use is to create or strengthen ties and loyalties.