“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Today, that philosophy was brought to life in Koibatek, as the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) hosted a landmark public review session focused on the future of our people. In a powerful display of civic engagement, members of the Ogiek, Nubian, and other marginalized communities gathered to […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that environmental stewardship is a lifelong journey that begins with a single step—or in this case, a single tree. This year, we celebrated Mazingira Day in a profoundly meaningful way at St. Patrick’s Shimoni Junior Secondary School in Eldama Ravine, aligning our mission with the national theme: “Citizen-centric tree […]
The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) joined learners, alumni, and community members at St. Patrick’s Shimoni Junior Secondary School to mark this year’s Mazingira Day under the national theme: “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.” With invaluable support from our partners at Global Greengrants Fund, the celebration was both lively and impactful. Together, we planted 300 grafted avocado […]
From 10th to 13th September 2025, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) embarked on a series of community visits across Nakuru and Baringo Counties. These engagements brought us face-to-face with the heartbeat of our programs: Ogiek women, youth, and learners who are translating training and support into real, sustainable change. These visits were more than monitoring activities they […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our work is defined by the incredible communities we serve. Recently, our team had the privilege of spending a day with the Masaita Ogiek Youth Group and the Tachasis Ogiek Women Group to review the impact of our collaborative programs. Listening to these leaders firsthand—hearing their successes and understanding their evolving […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the true pulse of our work is found on the ground, in the hands of the people transforming their lands. We recently spent an incredible day visiting our partners at the Tumaini Ogiek Women Group, Kiparasoi Ogiek Youth Group, and Seguton Comprehensive School to review our progress, celebrate […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our greatest measure of success is the tangible change we see in the lives of the people we serve. We recently spent an inspiring afternoon with the Tarakwet Kamara Women Group, Tarakwet Tai Youth Group, and the Poror Ogiek Women Group, reviewing the progress of our ongoing initiatives. The atmosphere was […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we often talk about planting seeds of change. Today, those seeds are literally taking root. Our team visited the Sabatia Forest Day & Boarding School in Eldama Ravine, Koibatek, to follow up on our previous fruit tree planting initiative—and the results were truly heartening. A Greener Future in Good Hands Seeing […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the most effective projects are those designed by the community, for the community. This collaborative spirit brought us to Visoi Ward in Rongai, Nakuru County, where we recently held a vital planning session with representatives from the Tabut Ogiek Women Group and the Tabut Ogiek Youth Group. Reflecting […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we understand that our history—while marked by the deep pain of displacement—is also defined by an unwavering spirit of resilience. Today, we are proud to announce a new chapter in that story: the official launch of our landmark, three-year initiative, “From Forest to Farm: Strengthening Food Systems, Biodiversity, and Cultural Heritage […]