Ogiek elders: Our culture is under threat

Members of the Ogiek community, led by Daniel Kobei, CEO of the Ogiek Peoples’ Development Program, mark eight years since the African Court’s ruling at Marioshoni, Molo, on May 26, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

The Ogiek living in Mt Elgon, Bungoma County, on Saturday celebrated World Indigenous Peoples Day, with elders warning that their culture is under threat.

Cosmas Murunga, Chepkitale Ogiek Governing Council chairman said that their disintegration was also eroding the community’s rich culture. He called for swift action to check the trend.