Uproar as Narok County Commissioner ignores Ogiek Community members’ plea
The Ogiek Community has called on government to stop treating them as others but rather ensure implementation of the Landmark Court ruling that recognized them as indigenous peoples who have rights to their ancestral land in Mau Forest Complex. Speaking in Narok after holding peaceful procession to County Commissioner’s office, the more than 700 community […]
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Ogiek Community marks 7 years since Arusha Landmark Court ruling with calls on Government to expedite implementation of the ruling
It is 7 years since the Arusha Landmark Court ruling that recognized the rights of the Ogiek Community. However, the community has decried lack of political goodwill towards implementation of the recommendations of the court. On Sunday May 26, 2024, the Ogiek community in collaboration with clergy organized a Thanksgiving service at Nessuit Primary School […]
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Another milestone for Ogiek Peoples as Ogiek Cultural Centre is launched in Narok
Ogiek Cultural Centre has been launched in Narok County. The Cultural Centre was launched on Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Nkareta in Narok. The launch of the Centre is key in preserving the Ogiek Peoples’ culture. According to Ogiek Peoples’ Development Program (OPDP) Director Daniel Kobei, the Centre will go along way in ensuring their […]
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