Caretakers of life: How the Ogiek forest people in Kenya are revitalising ancestral practices
The word ‘Ogiek’ means ‘caretaker of flora and fauna’. Fittingly, the Ogiek people of Kenya have long relied on traditional hunting and gathering practices as their primary means of survival. This community, like many other groups of Indigenous Peoples, has faced significant challenges over the years, including displacement from their ancestral lands, changes in government policies, forced climate and conservation solutions, commercial agriculture, and the erosion of traditional knowledge.
Title of publication: Issue 2 Cultivating health
Author: Samson L. Luari
Other authors: Daniel M. Kobei
Organization: Rooted in Agroecology and Food Sovereignty
Year: 2025
Country/ies: Kenya
Geographical coverage: Africa
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: https://rooted-magazine.org/2025/04/14/caretakers-of-life-how-the-ogiek-forest-people-in-kenya-are-revitalising-ancestral-practices/
Content language: English
