Kaya Tiwi Forest Stories

Rabai elders cry foul over attempts to seize sacred Kaya forest land
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 27, 2025

The elders, visibly angered by the attempts, argue that the scheme is a thinly veiled attempt to dispossess them of their ancestral shrines to pave th...

Elders want barriers built around kayas to keep grabbers away
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 02, 2024

Last year the elders locked horns with some investors who wanted to clear the forest for development purposes.

Elders embark on a mission to restore Kaya Forest
Mishi Gongo  |  May 06, 2024

One of the elders said they have taken the initiative to restore the lost dignity of the sacred forest and help fight climate change.

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