Sengwer
Lands
Cherangany Hills and Embobut Forest in Kenya's western highlands
Countries Kenya
Facts 3
Population
Kenya's 2019 census counted 10,729 Sengwer, who live in the Cherangany Hills and Embobut Forest of the western highlands.
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Land
Sengwer knowledge includes sustainable ways of hunting, gathering, beekeeping and caring for forest resources, which helps conserve biodiversity.
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Governance
Sengwer society is organized around clans, each with its own roles, and elders guide decisions and teach younger generations.
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