Kenyan hunter-gatherers forced to farm now face increased evictions from their forest

ELGEYO-MARAKWET COUNTY, Kenya – Taking on the steep ridges one steady step at a time, Elias Kibiwot Kimaiyo heads deep into Kenya’s Embobut Forest, where he was born and raised. Gentle mid-morning light filters through the branches of cedar, eucalyptus and acacia trees and onto the forest floor. A rich earthy smell emanates from the … Continue reading Kenyan hunter-gatherers forced to farm now face increased evictions from their forest