Endorois
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Lands
around Lake Bogoria in Baringo County, and in Nakuru and Laikipia counties, in Kenya's Rift Valley
Countries Kenya
Facts 3
Population
Kenya's 2019 census counted more than 45,000 Endorois, who live around Lake Bogoria and in nearby Rift Valley counties.
As of 2019 Source: Minority Rights Group, Endorois in Kenya (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Achievement
In 2010 the African Union approved an African Commission ruling in the Endorois case, the first in Africa to recognize Indigenous peoples' rights to land they traditionally owned.
As of 2010 Source: Minority Rights Group, Landmark decision rules Kenya’s removal of indigenous people from ancestral land illegal (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Governance
The Endorois Welfare Council, founded in 1995 by senior members of the community, works for justice and sustainable development for the Endorois.
As of 1995 Source: Endorois Welfare Council, Endorois Welfare Council - Endorois Welfare Council for marginalized communities (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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