Insights
What our research is showing us.
“The one who counts the herd twice does not lose a calf.”
Pokot herdsman
The Foundation publishes independent research on Kalenjin life, our economy, our environment, and our institutions. Below are the reports currently in the field. Fuller archives live at https://kalenjin.foundation/why/insights.
Current field papers
- 01
The Tea Household
A three county study of tea growing households in Kericho, Bomet, and Nandi, tracking income, land, and enterprise. Field team out through the current quarter.
- 02
Rift Runners
A longitudinal study of two hundred young athletes' careers, published every three years.
- 03
Fifteen Voices
An interview archive with elders across all fifteen natural communities. Rolling release.
- 04
Community Forest Associations Review
A review of every registered community forest association in Kalenjin country, its charter, and its condition.
- 05
The Cooperative Ledger
An annual survey of Kalenjin registered cooperatives with performance and governance indicators.