The hills of Chemoson/Tinet have long held the secrets of Ogiek resilience. Yesterday, those hills became a global stage as the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) hosted an international delegation for a landmark strategic benchmarking visit at the Kibarasoi Community Seedbank. This gathering was a powerful reminder that while our ancestral lands are unique, the struggle for Indigenous […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the preservation of our past is the most powerful tool for securing our future. Today marks a truly historic milestone in our journey toward true food sovereignty and community resilience. We are incredibly proud to announce the official commissioning of three brand-new Indigenous Seed Banks—living vaults of our […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we have long held the conviction that infrastructure is about far more than just bricks and mortar. It is about creating the foundational architecture for long-term community transformation. Earlier today, our Executive Director led the KOWYN team on a site visit to our developing Ogiek Community Seedbanks. These facilities represent the […]
Today marks a defining moment in the history of the Koibatek Ogiek people. At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we have always believed that the forest is not just a resource; it is our home, our identity, and our legacy. Today, we translated that belief into action by signing a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that our ability to drive meaningful change in our community is directly linked to the strength of our leadership and the clarity of our strategic path. Today, our team held a deep-dive session with our Board of Directors, transforming a routine meeting into a powerful exchange of vision, accountability, […]