Land rights and governance
Land rights and governance
Championing Indigenous Land Justice in Turkana.
At TIPD Kenya, we believe that secure land tenure is essential for sustainable development, cultural preservation, and community dignity.
Through our Land Rights & Governance program, we advocate for the recognition and protection of Indigenous Turkana people's ancestral lands, territories, and resources.
What We Do.
Community Land Mapping & Registration –
We support communities in mapping and documenting traditional lands to ensure formal recognition under Kenya’s Community Land Act. Legal Empowerment & Policy Engagement –
We educate communities on land laws, rights, and dispute resolution, while advocating for policies that protect Indigenous land interests at local and national levels. Inclusive Governance Structures –
TIPD facilitates the formation of inclusive, accountable land governance committees that include women, elders, youth, and persons with disabilities. Land Conflict Mediation –
We help prevent and mediate land-related disputes by promoting dialogue, customary law integration, and cross-border cooperation. Strategic Partnerships –
We collaborate with legal aid organizations, researchers, and government bodies to amplify Indigenous voices in land governance reforms.
We support communities in mapping and documenting traditional lands to ensure formal recognition under Kenya’s Community Land Act. Legal Empowerment & Policy Engagement –
We educate communities on land laws, rights, and dispute resolution, while advocating for policies that protect Indigenous land interests at local and national levels. Inclusive Governance Structures –
TIPD facilitates the formation of inclusive, accountable land governance committees that include women, elders, youth, and persons with disabilities. Land Conflict Mediation –
We help prevent and mediate land-related disputes by promoting dialogue, customary law integration, and cross-border cooperation. Strategic Partnerships –
We collaborate with legal aid organizations, researchers, and government bodies to amplify Indigenous voices in land governance reforms.
Why It Matters.
For the Turkana people, land is not just an economic asset — it’s a source of identity, spirituality, and resilience.
As development projects, extractive industries, and climate pressures intensify, protecting Indigenous land rights has become more urgent than ever.
TIPD Kenya ensures communities are not left behind in decisions about the land they call home.
Impact Snapshot
Hectares of community land mapped.-2000
Paralegals and community land champions trained-50
Community Land Management Committees supported.-15
Direct input in national land justice advocacy platforms.100%
