Today marks a pivotal moment for the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) with the official launch of a landmark three-year project, “From Forest to Farm: Strengthening Food Systems, Biodiversity, and Cultural Heritage for Ogiek Indigenous People in Kenya.” With the vital support of The JAC Trust, this initiative is a direct and powerful response to the historical and […]
Eldama Ravine, Baringo County – August 18, 2025 The East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly (EAIWA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Eldama Ravine over the weekend, drawing women leaders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to discuss strategies for strengthening indigenous rights and community empowerment. The two-day gathering, which began on Saturday, August 16, created a platform for dialogue and […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the strength of our advocacy is multiplied when we stand together. It was our distinct honor and privilege to host the East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) right here in Eldama Ravine. This gathering was not merely a meeting; it was a powerful convergence of […]
Indigenous women leaders from across Kenya gathered in Nanyuki to mark ten years of collective action, resilience, and solidarity under the Indigenous Women’s Council (IWC). The three day gathering culminated on August 9 with a powerful declaration aligned with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to justice, equity, and the protection of ancestral lands. […]
From July 23–25, 2025, chefs, farmers, food activists, and policymakers from across the continent convened in Addis Ababa for the First Pan-African Chefs’ Gathering and Policy Convening on African Food Systems, organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). The landmark event brought together voices from 23 countries with one shared vision: to revive Africa’s culinary heritage, defend […]
For the Ogiek people, land is not merely an asset—it is the bedrock of our culture, our identity, and our survival. At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that the struggle for land tenure security is the most critical issue facing our people today. On June 26, 2026, we took a monumental step forward by hosting […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that individual action is the seed of change, but collective action is the forest that sustains it. Yesterday, our team participated in a powerful roundtable meeting with the Indigenous Women Council – Kenya, marking a pivotal step in our ongoing commitment to advocating for the rights of Indigenous women […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the seeds we sow today dictate the resilience of our community tomorrow. June 15th marked a truly momentous occasion for the Ogiek people in Eldama Ravine as we officially commissioned a brand-new Indigenous Seed Bank at Mlango Moja—a space dedicated to the women who have served as the […]
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 10, 2025 – Today marked a truly momentous occasion for the Ogiek community in Eldama Ravine! The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) proudly commissioned a brand new Indigenous Seed Bank specifically for Ogiek women at Mlango Moja. This vital initiative is set to empower Ogiek women, who are the custodians of invaluable traditional […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the most effective way to protect our future is by honoring our past. We are thrilled to share a major milestone in our mission to revive traditional Ogiek practices: the successful installation of five modern Top-Bar beehives by the Masaita Ogiek Youth Group. This project, which began with […]