PARTNERSHIPS FOR BETTER DATA AVAILABILITY AND USE ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLES IN KENYA

In February 2024, the Indigenous Livelihoods Enhancement Partners (ILEPA) met with the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), the SDG Kenya Forum, and the United Nations Statistical Division (UNSD) to discuss how to improve data on Indigenous Peoples in Kenya. The workshop was also meant to raise awareness about the data generated by the Indigenous communities using the framework of the Indigenous Navigator1. It took place at Naivasha in Kenya and was organised by the Danish Institute for Human Rights (DIHR) in collaboration with ILEPA and KNCHR. The workshop facilitated a dialogue to address gaps and explore the synergies between data from traditional and non-traditional sources. Additionally, it served as a starting point for the stakeholders to plan a cross-sectoral collaboration on Indigenous Peoples data. Read More....

THE REPORT OF THE HIGH LEVEL INDEPENDENT FACT-FINDING MISSION TO EMBOBUT FOREST IN ELGEYO MARAKWET COUNTY
KNCHR deployed a High-Level Independent Fact- Finding mission into the allegations of inhumane and violent evictions against forest dwelling communities, and particular members of the Sengwer Community, in relation to Embobut Forest. The said violent evictions have resulted in wanton destruction of property, bodily harm and deaths and also caused a significant strain in the relationship between Forest Communities and the Government of Kenya. The High-Level Fact-Finding Mission was carried out from 14th to 23rd March 2018 under the leadership and stewardship of KNCHR Commissioners George Morara and Chivusia Shatikha, and the CEO Dr. Bernard Mogesa. The Mission richly benefited from  the participation of Amnesty International, National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders- Kenya, Katiba Institute, Kenya Human Rights Commission and the African Commission Working Group on Indigenous Populations who joined as Observers to the Mission. Click to download report