With more than a decade of professional experience, Ramson is dedicated to advancing cultural preservation and advocacy for Indigenous communities. As the founder of MIKIA Kenya, he leads initiatives to safeguard Indigenous Knowledge, fostering its transmission to future generations. At MIKIA, our mission aligns with his passion for protecting the heritage and wisdom of Indigenous cultures, ensuring their survival and relevance in a rapidly changing world. He is driven to develop impactful strategies that empower communities and promote the value of cultural heritage globally.
At MIKIA, Ramson guides efforts to preserve Indigenous Knowledge and promote its sustainability in modern contexts. His expertise in research, advocacy, and community engagement is rooted in his previous roles, where he studied climate change effects on peacebuilding and coordinated research on developmental impacts in East Africa. Ramson’s work reflects a strong commitment to creating inclusive platforms that amplify marginalized voices and advance equitable development.
In his role at MIKIA Kenya, Saruni works directly with elders, youth and knowledge holders to co-create research that truly reflects Indigenous realities. His focus is on participatory research approaches that honor community voices, safeguard cultural memory, and ensure that Knowledge remains in the hands of the people who own it.
He helps lead initiatives that document Indigenous ecological knowledge, oral histories, cultural practices, and traditional skills using respectful, community-driven methods that value storytelling, lived experience, and intergenerational learning. By combining these narratives with structured data collection and analysis, Saruni supports the production of reports that Indigenous communities can use to influence policy, advocate for their rights, and strengthen cultural continuity.
His work ensures that research at MIKIA Kenya is not extractive but collaborative, centering community priorities, protecting data sovereignty, and reinforcing MIKIA Kenya’s collective responsibility to preserve and revitalize Indigenous Knowledge for future generations.
Joseph Santana Kees is a seasoned journalist having worked with the mainstream media for years, before joining the corporate world. He is currently the Communications Coordinator at MIKIA Kenya, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s media output and public engagement strategies. With a background in Journalism and Media Studies, Santana's expertise spans media production, social media management, and corporate communications, making him a central figure in the documentation and dissemination of Indigenous Knowledge and cultural preservation.
At MIKIA Kenya, Santana oversees the production of Indigenous content, ensuring it is both accessible and impactful for its intended audience. His work supports the organization’s mission of documenting and safeguarding Indigenous Knowledge, bridging generations by facilitating the transfer of knowledge from the elders (Knowledge Holders) to the younger generations in the community. This invaluable knowledge is preserved in public facilities specially designed for easy access by Indigenous Peoples, ensuring that it remains a living, breathing part of the culture for generations to come.
Beyond assisting in documentation of Indigenous Knowledge, Santana is integral in communicating MIKIA Kenya's ongoing initiatives aimed at empowering local communities. His strategic communications efforts amplify the organization's work, fostering awareness and engagement in the communities it serves. Through his dedicated leadership, Santana ensures that MIKIA Kenya's mission continues to resonate with Indigenous Peoples, promoting sustainability and cultural pride.
Christine simia is an Office administrator at MIKIA KENYA. Her work directly engages
Indigenous women and youth, empowering them through culturally grounded initiatives. Her
contributions include strengthening economic and nutritional resilience through women-focused
livelihood projects such as vertical kitchen gardens, and documenting traditional ecological
knowledge in herbal medicine, environmental stewardship, and weather prediction.
Christine is currently participating in the Global School for indigenous women, where she is
strengthening her skills in advocacy and community leadership