October 10, 2026

Celebrating Mazingira Day in Kamara: Indigenous Climate Wisdom

The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) celebrated Mazingira Day in Kamara through an elder-led consultative meeting on Indigenous Climate Adaptation, bringing together community members to exchange traditional knowledge, experiences, and Indigenous solutions for addressing the impacts of climate change. Mazingira Day is Kenya’s national day of environmental reflection and action, and for KOWYN, there was no better way […]

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September 30, 2026

Building Climate Resilience: Indigenous Knowledge Adaptation Training.

The training focused on strengthening community knowledge and practical approaches to responding to climate change while recognizing the important role of Indigenous knowledge in building resilient communities. Participants explored traditional practices that have supported communities in adapting to environmental changes for generations, including: The session also created a space for participants to share their experiences, observations, and locally developed solutions […]

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September 24, 2026

Elders Pass Down Climate Wisdom: Indigenous Climate Adaptation Training in Chemoson

 Indigenous Climate Adaptation Training at Chemoson, bringing together members of the Kalyet Self Help Group, Kibarasoi Ogiek Youth Group, and Next Gen Ogiek Youth Group. The training reflects KOWYN’s continued commitment to placing Indigenous knowledge at the center of how communities respond to a changing climate. In a time when climate change is reshaping seasons and livelihoods, this gathering turns […]

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September 19, 2026

A Milestone for Food Security, Value Addition and Sustainable Livelihoods: Launching the Solar Dryer

KOWYN officially launched and handed over a solar dryer to the Kamara Ogiek Women Group and Tarakwet Youth Group, marking an important milestone in our efforts to strengthen indigenous food systems, promote agroecology, reduce post-harvest losses, and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for women and youth. This moment had been building for a while. From earlier training on value addition to […]

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September 9, 2026

Koret’s Healing Program: Preserving Ogiek Indigenous Knowledge Kenya

KOWYN is conducting the NAAPU Project Induction and Training Programme, bringing together Indigenous knowledge holders, elders, and apprentices for an orientation on the NAAPU Mentorship Programme. The training focuses on the intergenerational transfer of Indigenous knowledge, the Koret Healing approach, mentorship, practical learning, and the documentation and preservation of Ogiek botanical and healing knowledge. At its heart, it is about […]

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September 4, 2026

Indigenous-Led Agroecology Curriculum Launch

KOWYN is proudly launching the Indigenous-Led Agroecology for Climate-Resilient Kenya Curriculum in Eldama Ravine, marking a remarkable milestone for Baringo County. The launch brought together friends, partners, government representatives, civil society organisations, development partners, Indigenous knowledge holders, farmers, women, and youth, all united by a shared commitment to building sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. It was a day that reflected […]

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August 28, 2026

Indigenous Seeds & Heritage: KOWYN at Mbegu Yetu Festival 2026.

KOWYN was proud to be part of the Mbegu Yetu Festival 2026, held at the Grow Biointensive Agriculture Center of Kenya (G-BIACK) in Thika, Kiambu County, under the theme “Our Seeds. Our Heritage. Our Future.” The festival brought together farmers, seed custodians, community organisations, and food-system actors to celebrate the diversity of our seeds and the traditional knowledge, culture, and […]

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August 25, 2026

Kitchen Gardens for Food Sovereignty: KOWYN Trains Women in Esageri, Milimani Women.

KOWYN had an inspiring and practical day with the Milimani Women Group in Esageri, continuing our journey towards food sovereignty and household food security. The work these women are already doing in their community is strong. This training added another layer, giving them the tools and techniques to grow food at home, even when the climate makes it difficult. Building […]

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August 21, 2026

Solar Drying & Value Addition Training for Kamara & Tarakwet Tai Ogiek Group.

KOWYN conducted practical training with the Kamara Ogiek Women Group and Tarakwet Tai Ogiek Youth Group on the value addition, processing, and preservation of indigenous crops and herbs. For communities that have grown and harvested these foods for generations, the knowledge of what to grow is already there. This training adds the next layer: how to keep more of what […]

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August 19, 2026

Fertility Trenches & Water Pumps: KOWYN Climate-Smart Farming

KOWYN joined Koibatek ATC and KickStart at the Poror-Upendo Fellowship Group, hosted on Bishop Bomett’s homeground, for a hands-on training day in climate-smart farming techniques. Together, the groups set up fertility trenches, zaipits, a full moon demo, and a vertical corn garden using dumbliners, along with an alternative method using materials that are easy to find locally. It was a […]

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