OUR LAND, OUR CULTURE, OUR HERITAGE
Why we exist
The Ogiek Indigenous people of Mt.Elgon have faced evictions from their historical land, which they have conserved and protected since time immemorial. We intervene by ensuring land tenure rights as well as people’s rights are protected. We are partnering with other organizations in order to achieve our objectives.
Indigenous peoples have rights
Indigenous peoples have the right to the lands, territories and resources which they have traditionally owned, occupied or otherwise used or acquired.
Chepkitale Indigenous People Development Project (CIPDP) was founded in 2000 and registered on April 17th, 2003 as an NGO with a mission to enhance the protection and promotion of human rights through programs and partnerships that meet our objectives.
Towards united conservation
Indigenous communities from East Africa share experiences and develop a shared vision for conservation in the region.
Latest from our blog
International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2023 to be marked by the Ogiek community of Mt.Elgon
The Ogiek community of Mt.Elgon will join other indigenous communities around
How one man is changing the face of Chepyuk by planting trees
Chepyuk is a well-known farming region in Mt. Elgon. Initially, it
Mt Elgon Ogiek Ndorobo Council of Elders Association (MEONCE) Receives Certificate of Registration
The Ogiek community in Mt.Elgon have received some good news as
We have directly impacted lives and livelihoods of more than 700 community members
We champion conservation
Together with the community of Chepkitale, we have overseen the development of Community bylaws which guide conservation in Mt.Elgon
Our partners
