Ogiek Community Struggles Amidst Mau Forest Eviction in...
International News
August 28, 2023
The Ogiek, an indigenous hunter-gatherer community in Kenya, have preserved their distinct language and way of life for generations within the Mau Forest, their ancestral home. However, the Ogiek's traditional livelihood rooted in the forest's resources is under threat due to eviction pressures. Despite maintaining their unique social norms, the community is facing challenges to their way of life as efforts to preserve the forest ecosystem.