Kenya Honey-Gathering Forest Tribe Caught in Violence

Nicholas Wadhams in Nairobi, Kenya
for National Geographic News
February 5, 2008

The violence that has swept across Kenya since December's presidential election has hit the tiny forest-dwelling Ogiek tribe, bringing to the fore grievances that have been simmering for years.

The Ogiek, best known for their traditional methods of beekeeping, have become caught up in ethnic clashes following the vote, resulting in the deaths of nine tribal members at the hands of police, according to leaders.

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