The Paradox of Youth. A Broken Promise
In a heartbreaking turn of events, the Ogiek Indigenous community at Sasimwani in Narok North, Narok county in Kenya have been victims of forced eviction despite numerous court cases. The eviction have left them in a state of distress and despair. This eviction, orchestrated by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and supported by the police […]
Quality Education and Health- SDG 3 and 4
The Ogiek community is a minority and indigenous community living across six counties (Kericho, Nakuru, Narok, Baringo, Nandi and Uasin Gishu) in Mau Forest complex. Traditionally, the Ogiek are hunter gatherers and depend on the forest for their survival. The Ogiek community are about 52,000 according the 2019 KNBS national census. The Ogiek community have […]
Girl Mentor-ship Program
Tirap Youth Trust is currently running a mentorship program primarily conducted during the holidays in April, August, and December every year since 2020. TYT has so far mentored girls in Nakuru, Narok, and Uasin Gishu counties.The theme for this program was “Effects of Harmful Cultural Practices.” FGM is still practiced amongst the Ogiek, who are […]