At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that true resilience begins with the seeds we plant. On June 17, 2026, our leaders from various Ogiek Women and Youth groups embarked on an enriching journey to the Seed Savers Network, Kenya in Gilgil Elementaita. This visit was more than a workshop; it was a profound reconnection with […]
As the world’s leaders, policymakers, and activists gather in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), Africa is poised to command a central role. Hosted in the Amazon rainforest one of the planet’s great ecological treasures this COP provides a critical backdrop for Africa to press its unique case: that climate justice, resilient development, and global solutions […]
Agribusiness remains one of Kenya’s most vital economic pillars, providing livelihoods to millions and contributing significantly to national GDP, exports, and employment. For Indigenous communities like the Ogiek of Koibatek and Tinet, agribusiness offers not only economic opportunities but also a pathway to reclaiming traditional ecological knowledge and advancing sustainable living. At KOWYN, we believe that empowering youth and women […]