Asiyo Jeremiah: Karimojong, born in Moroto 30 years ago, an educationist and action researcher.
Ayepio Elim: In his mid-30s, Ayepio resides in Lotere, where his family are agro-pastoralists. He is interested in telling stories of traditional coping mechanisms of the Turkana.
Ayoo Florence: Born of Nakapalimoru which neighbours Turkana, she and her community experience first-hand relations with that community, Ayoo partially completed formal education.
Alastair Scott-Villiers: An advisor on citizen-state relations in insecure areas of East Africa and the Horn. He has been supporting pastoralists to do participatory research since the 1990s.
Charity Amei: Born of Napak District, and resident of Moroto, Charity graduated with a BA from Makerere University. She has been involved in research since 2018.
Edukio Namoe Margaret: From Turkana East Sub-County, she used to help her grandmother to look after kid goats.
Ekaale Epakan: Kenyan journalist and human rights activist, born and raised in Kolobeyei, Turkana West.
Ewoton Lominamoe: A 57 year old pastoralist and a Loreng resident in Turkana West sub-county, kraal leader.
Ichor Imana: Elder and retired politician, former peace advisor of Turkana County Government.
Ikal Ang’elei: Leader of Friends of Lake Turkana.
Ilukol Manasseh: Born of Namalu in Nakapiripirit District where he grew up as a pastoralist. He later went to school and university.
Irine Iria Erupe: Raised in Turkana North, 28 years old. Before joining school and graduating with a diploma, she was helping her parents in taking care of lambs and kid goats.
Lodukui Francis: Born of Kapisinyang parish in Kotido District, a reformed raider, a Kraal Leader in Losilang.
Lomol Rhainer Koryang Ajie: Research and cultural enthusiast born from Kotido.
Loru Echor: Born in Rupa Sub County, in Moroto District, Echor is a pastoralist, and has been involved in cattle trade in Moroto and neighbouring areas.
Losike Emanman: A Turkana herdsman and a resident of Nakitong’o.
Michael Odhiambo: A policy researcher focusing on pro-poor policy, legal and institutional frameworks.
Patta Scott-Villiers: Participatory research leader at Institute of Development Studies.
Sagal Tioko: A pastoralist mother of 10 and a resident of Urum. She is in her late 70s.
Simon Akol Wajao: 33 years old and a Turkana youth leader.
Simon Lobur: 28 years old and is a social media enthusiast and radio broadcaster.
Simon Longoli: Executive Director of Karamoja Development Forum.
Thomas Ekidor Kiyong’a: Youth leader. Born and raised in Kakuma, Thomas spent his childhood herding livestock before joining formal school.
Vicky Abura: Karimojong from Napak District and a resident of Moroto District, Vicky holds a BA and a certificate in extramural research.