Bungoma
Mount Elgon western slopes
“The neighbour's fire warms the whole homestead.”
The Sabaot of Mount Elgon and their neighbours in Bungoma.
- Capital
- Bungoma Town
- Region
- Western Kenya
- Altitude
- 1,400 to 2,900 metres
- Economy
- Maize, sugar, dairy, trade
- Sabaot
Kimilili · Cheptais · Kopsiro · Kapsokwony · Chwele
The Kalenjin presence in Bungoma is anchored by the Sabaot of Mount Elgon, whose wards lie along the western slopes of the mountain around Cheptais, Kopsiro, and Kapsokwony.
This is one of the more sensitive frontiers of the Kalenjin nation, where the community has walked through hard seasons of displacement and conflict. Peace, land, and rebuilding are the daily work of the elders here.
The Foundation works with the Sabaot Council of Elders, with women's groups, and with schools on land security, reconciliation, and the education of children on the mountain.
Sabaot elders
Support for the Sabaot Council of Elders and customary land councils.
Reconciliation
Peace and reconciliation programmes across the wards of Mount Elgon.
Mountain schools
Bursaries and library support for secondary schools serving Sabaot children.
Bungoma County Liaison (placeholder)
Community Coordinator, Sabaot Country
info@kalenjin.foundation
If you live or work in Bungoma and would like to be involved, please write to us and mention the county in your subject line.