Ogiek culture
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Rural Pulse: Understand Existing Cultures
May 27, 2017Working in rural communities requires a special kind of finesse. So what should your participation in community development be like? We asked Maureen Bii, the founder of Kipkogo Ogiek Women Empowerment (KOWEP), and a native of... -
Growing Up in Ogiek, an Interview with Community Champion, Maureen Bii
Nov 13, 2016Today, we take a look at Ogiek, an indigenous community of hunter-gatherers in rural Kenya which has been hunted by land right clashes until recent time. Commonly referred to as the caretakers/guardians of the forest, the...