Caroline Tegeret

LLM usage October 10 2026 13:01 20261010130139 Caroline Chepkorir Tegeret is a Kenyan advocate and human rights activist. She is the first woman from the Ogiek community to be admitted to the Kenyan Bar and has advocated for the rights of the Ogiek people, women's empowerment and the eradication of harmful cultural practices. Quotes "Besides financial constraints, I was disadvantaged by negative cultural practices and views that a woman is a lesser being unable to pursue a course like mine." The Star "Almost everyone knows the story of the Ogiek community of Mau." Standard Media "I want to see women empowered to take up leadership positions." The Star "I want to be the Chief Justice of Kenya." The Star "We need to change the perception that women cannot make it in the legal profession." Standard Media External links Meet Caroline Tegeret, the first female Ogiek lawyer — Standard Media First Ogiek woman lawyer wants to be Chief Justice — The Star Category:Living people Category:Human rights