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Sengwer, Ogiek pick leaders to fight for communities' rights

Paul Kibet a resident from Sengwer community during the consultative forum between Ogiek and officials from the Ministry of Environment where they forwarded names of three representatives in a bid to set up leadership structures towards conservation of water catchment areas. October 12 Photos by Eliud Kipsang. SAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURES

Eldoret; Kenya: The minority Sengwer and Ogiek communities have nominated county representatives across the country.

They submitted a list of names to the national government and want the officials to agitate for their rights.

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