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HUGAFO – K is a network of members drawn from the various hunter and gatherer communities (HGs) in Kenya. Member communities of HUGAFO –K include Ogiek of Mt. Elgon, Ogiek of Mau, Wayuu, Sengwer, Aweer, Yaaku, El molo and Lmartins communities. Other partners who are a part of us are fourteen Civil Society Organizations, well-wishers, county government and national government agencies. The forum seeks to provide a platform through which HGs can communicate, document and share their vast experiences to foster understanding, collaboration and solidarity, offering a united voice in national matters concerning HGs in Kenya.
The El molo are a Cushitic ethnic group who have traditionally lived along the shores of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. They are known as the smallest ethnic group in Kenya.
Learn More →The Ogiek are an indigenous hunter-gatherer community living in the forests of Mount Elgon. They have a rich cultural heritage centered around forest conservation and traditional beekeeping.
Learn More →The Yaaku are a formerly hunter-gatherer community living in and around the Mukogodo Forest. They are working to revive their language and cultural practices.
The Aweer (also known as Boni) are a small Cushitic ethnic group living in the Boni Forest along Kenya's coast. They are traditionally hunter-gatherers who have lived in harmony with the forest for centuries.
Learn More →The Lmartins people are a pastoral community with deep connections to their ancestral lands. They maintain traditional practices while adapting to modern challenges.
Learn More →The Waata are a hunter-gatherer community traditionally living in the coastal forests of Kenya. They have maintained their cultural identity despite significant external pressures.
Learn More →The Ogiek of the Mau Forest are one of the largest groups of the Ogiek community in Kenya. They have been at the forefront of fighting for indigenous land rights and forest conservation.
Learn More →Sengwer people, also known as Cherangany, are an indigenous community living in the Embobut Forest. They are known for their deep knowledge of forest ecosystems and traditional medicine.
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