About Us

Indigenous Information Network (IIN) is a non-profit, Non Governmental Organization (NGO) registered in the Republic of Kenya under the Non Governmental Organization Act of 1990. It was founded in 1996 and was legally registered in 2001. The organization was founded by a group of professionals in response to addressing needs particularly regarding availing information through media and other channels about Indigenous Peoples, their livelihoods and challenges they face as they struggle to exist. The organization has been managed by volunteers since 1996 and has been involved in dissemination of information, environmental conservation activities, community development, and advocacy activities in support of Indigenous and Minority Peoples in the region.

The members are mainly drawn from individuals, Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) with interest in advancement of indigenous and minority peoples interests

The underlying issue that motivated the founder members of IIN is that Indigenous and Minority Peoples have been marginalized from mainstream development agenda particularly due to their ways of life (nomadic pastoralists and hunters and gatherers). IIN recognizes that the way Indigenous Peoples live is sustainable and worth supporting. This belief has been supported by the organization through the activities it has undertaken since its initiation. The organization’s main thrust is the creation of awareness of the status quo of Indigenous groups and initiation of activities that address bottlenecks hindering advancement of the systems in place.