Silole MALIH

Silole Malih is an Ilaikipiak Maasai from Laikipia North, Kenya, with a background in Range Ecology, Environmental Conservation, and Natural Resources Management. She has an unwavering passion for community-led initiatives that promote social justice and sustainable development among Indigenous Peoples, driven by a strong belief in fairness, respect, and equal rights and access to opportunities. Vivian works with IMPACT Kenya, an indigenous-led NGO in Northern Kenya, as Program Manager for the Inclusive Conservation Initiative, which seeks to shift conservation toward people-, culture-, and Indigenous knowledge-centered approaches grounded in rights-based frameworks, ensuring Indigenous communities gain recognition for their vital contributions to biodiversity. She aspires to be a catalyst for transformative change, working alongside Indigenous Peoples to build a more just, inclusive, and sustainable future for all.