Hosting and Staff
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Hosting and Staff
HUGAFO-K is currently hosted by the Ogiek Peoples Development Program (OPDP). The staff at OPDP is responsible for executing functions relating to HUGAFO-K. The Director OPDP is the secretariat to the HUGAFO-K steering committee and is in charge of overseeing HUGAFO-K functions whereas the HUGAFO-K coordinator is in charge of implementation of the various HUGAFO-K programs.
HUGAFO-K Steering Committee
The Hunter Gatherer Forum Kenya (HUGAFO-K) is a national coalition and platform established in 2019 to advocate for the rights, recognition, and inclusion of hunter-gatherer communities across Kenya. These communities include, but are not limited to, the Ogiek, Sengwer, Yaaku, Waayu (formerly Waata), Aweer, Lmartins and El Molo. HUGAFO-K provides a unified voice for these groups whose distinct livelihoods, cultures, and ecosystems have historically faced marginalization, land dispossession, and policy neglect. Founded with the goal of strengthening solidarity among hunter-gatherers, HUGAFO-K champions participatory governance, equitable resource access, cultural revitalization, and meaningful engagement in legislative processes at both national and regional levels. The organization works through a collaborative model involving community-based organizations, traditional leaders, women and youth groups, and technical experts. HUGAFO-K also liaises with development partners, research institutions, and government agencies to influence inclusive development policies and amplify the visibility of hunter-gatherer issues within broader indigenous rights movements.
Daniel Kobei
HUGAFO-K Host Secretariat
Steering committee member
Paul Lekapana
HUGAFO-K Chairperson
Steering committee member