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
The best Christmas gift and new year pledged to the neglected Minorities and Marginalised Communities of Kenya by H.E William Ruto, the President of the Republic of Kenya during the inaugural celebrations of the Minorities Rights Day 2023
These were the remarks by His Excellency, Hon. William Samoei Ruto,
Mt. Elgon Road Race Sets the Pace for Environmental Awareness
Nature is life and it is our duty to safeguard it.
CIPDP and Tulwoob Koony Radio Donate 1000 Tree Seedlings during National Tree Planting Day 2023
CIPDP and Tulwoob Koony Radio jointly donated 1000 tree seedlings during
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
