Oldonyonokie/Olkeri Maasai Pastoralist Heritage, Kenya
GIAHS since 2011
©FAO/David Boerma
In Oldonyonyokie and Olkeri of Southern Kenya, Maasai have developed an agro-pastoral system for centuries, integrating animals with endemic species and food plants. They have adapted their systems to the area despite the scarce water and grazing land availability through deep understanding of nature especially with climate and wildlife and intricate social interactions.
Action plan
Action plan for the dynamic conservation of Theoldonyoyokie/Olkeri project area
10/01/2011
In Kenya, the Maasai Pastoral System was identified as the best example of a resilient system deserving of preservation in line with the GIAHS objectives. Its dynamic conservation through the right policy support would ensure food security and livelihood sustenance.
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Photos
Flickr Album: Maasai, Kenya
01/01/2011
In Southern Kenya, Maasai have developed an agro pastoral system for centuries. Despite the scarce water and grazing land availability, Maasai have...
Publications
GIAHS in East Africa – Project Summary
10/01/2012
The project is implemented through National Focal Point Institutions in the Governments of Kenya and Tanzania and the communities in the selected project sites, in close collaboration with other government partners, civil society organizations and international organizations.
Supporting food security and reducing poverty in Kenya and Tanzania through dynamic conservation
10/01/2008
This project is the Sub-Sahara Africa component of the FAO global initiative on conservation and adaptive management of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems.
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UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Enkipaata, Eunoto and Olng'esherr, three male rites of passage of the Maasai community.