About MIKIA Kenya
Mikia Kenya was founded on the belief that cultural memory and Indigenous Knowledge are living treasures that shape identity, resilience, and innovation. Based in Laikipia, we partner with Indigenous Peoples and like-minded organizations to safeguard Indigenous heritage while opening opportunities for socio-economic livelihood empowerment.
OUR GOALS, MISSION, VISION & TARGET AUDIENCE
Our goals
- Documentation of Indigenous Knowledge
- Establishment of Indigenous-led cultural learning centers
- Facilitation of intergenerational knowledge transfer
- Promotion of human-wildlife coexistence
- Strengthening of resilience through research-driven livelihoods
Our Mission
To operationalize Indigenous Knowledge across landscapes and generations, preserving and honoring cultural heritage.
Our Vision
A secure future for Indigenous heritage.
Our target audience
MIKIA Kenya targets Indigenous Peoples within their spaces of existence, prioritizing Indigenous Knowledge documentation, preservation, and knowledge transfer with ownership and consent from Indigenous Peoples and project stakeholders.