Stories of Change
Give indigenous peoples access to land, group asks Kenya
The Government of Kenya has been asked to ensure peasants get access to land, fast-track community land registration, and protect indigenous seed and breed systems in […]
We need a power shift to communities, especially to women, in managing climate resources
In the lead-up to the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which took place in Glasgow, UK, between 31 October and 12 […]
Why Cemiride
Over the past 20 years, CEMIRIDE, the only Kenyan advocacy organisation on minorities and indigenous peoples’ rights has developed a definite technical expertise and credibility on minorities and indigenous peoples’ rights with regards to jurisprudence, empowerment, participation, developing and sustaining networks, and experience in international level advocacy.
We work with minorities and indigenous communities (pastoralist, forest and fisher communities). According to the 2019 Census, the first time that Kenyan population was disaggregated by ethnicity, Indigenous Communities are 9,089,603, about 19% of Kenya’s total population. Through partnerships with communities, development partners, government, private sector, and donors, we have successfully delivered CEMIRIDE programmes in Governance, Climate Change and Access to Justice. Our diligence and expertise in minorities and indigenous peoples’ rights in Kenya has drawn different organisations to work with us.
Who we work with
- Turkana
- West Pokot
- Elgeyo Marakwet
- Baringo
- Isiolo
- Nanyuki
- Marsabit
- Wajir
- Mandera
- Garissa
- Kajiado
- Trans Mara
- Narok
- Tana River
- Nakuru (Ogiek)
- Tana River (Watta)
- Marsabit (Watta)
- Lamu (Boni)
- Tana River (Boni, Watta)
- Mount Elgon (Ogiek)
- Trans Nzoia (Sengwer)
- Elgeyo Marakwet (Sengwer)
- Busia (Nyala, Samia)
- Homa Bay (Suba)
- Baringo (Ilchamus)
- Turkana (Elmollo, Turkana)
- Lamu (Digo)
