is an Indigenous Peoples-led nonprofit founded to protect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples in Kenya with a particular focus on the Rift Valley Region. Among its activities relate to socio-economics and sustainable, culturally relevant development. The JAC aspires to provide a voice to champion for inclusion and equity towards a coordinated and systematic front.
A Statement delivered by our executive director, Carson Kiburo during UNPFII Twentieth Session: 19-30 April 2021 Habitat Pro Side Event: Indigenous Peoples Rights beyond Article 46: A conversation with Global Leaders. Greetings to all dear indigenous relations residing in all the sacred lands! Well, when I first got the invitation from Manuel Ibanez, I got […]
Being a start-up organization, Jamii Asilia Centre has in its first year of existence made an incredible mark. When the pandemic hit, the Endorois and Ilchamus in Baringo Sub-County in Kenya had been experiencing fast-rising water levels in their lake systems – Lakes Baringo and Bogoria. Jamii Asilia, with the support of Land is Life, commissioned scientific research […]