Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 10, 2025 – The digital world offers immense potential for advocacy, and at the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we’re committed to ensuring Indigenous voices are amplified safely and effectively. On July 10th, our representatives were honored to be part of a crucial, two-day Digital Security Meeting, an all-Indigenous youth mainstreaming dialogue focused…
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 10, 2025 – The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) was incredibly honored to participate in a crucial all-indigenous youth mainstreaming dialogue, expertly hosted by the Samburu Women Trust. Our representatives were present to ensure that the powerful voices and unique challenges faced by young Indigenous people are not just heard, but actively integrated…
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 3, 2025 – The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) was delighted to welcome representatives from the Women Human Rights Defenders Hub (The Hub) for a pivotal visit. This engagement marks the exciting beginning of a new partnership, reinforcing our commitment to the well-being and effectiveness of our organization and the communities we serve….
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – June 26, 2025 – The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), with the generous support of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), hosted a powerful stakeholder engagement focusing on Land Tenure Rights in Eldama Ravine. This vital gathering brought together a diverse group of partners, government representatives, legal experts, and members of the Ogiek Community to…
On World Bee Day, a vibrant and inspiring event was held at Mumberes Mlango Mmoja, bringing together the Masaita Youth Group for a day of learning, empowerment, and community building. The focus of the event was to equip the youth with practical knowledge in beekeeping and beehive management—key skills that promote both environmental sustainability and economic independence. The event was…
On May 14, 2025, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto visited Koibatek in Baringo County to launch the National Kitchen Gardens program under the “Mama Doing Good” initiative. The program aims to promote food security, enhance household nutrition, and empower women and communities through sustainable agriculture. During the event, the First Lady toured several exhibition stands and made a special stop…
We are excited to share a heartwarming success story from Kamara, Koibatek in Baringo County, where a young Ogiek couple has embraced the principles of organic farming and agroecology—and the results are inspiring! After participating in our recent training sessions, this determined and enthusiastic couple applied their new knowledge to establish a small organic farm. Today, their organically grown cabbages…
We at KOWYN (Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network) are proud to announce a meaningful new partnership with the International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to empower Ogiek indigenous women and girls. Through this partnership, we are launching the Roots of Resilience Program—a holistic initiative designed to enhance the economic, social,…
The Masaita Ogiek and Chemoson Ogiek Youth Groups are thrilled to host an exciting and impactful Youth Training on Tree Nursery Setup and Management in Tinet, Chemoson — made possible with the generous support of Cultural Survival! This hands-on training brings together passionate young people eager to learn the vital skills needed to establish and maintain successful tree nurseries. Participants…
As part of our ongoing Seeds of Change project, we recently held yet another impactful training session with the Ogiek community—and what a session it was! This time, the focus was on a practical and vital aspect of agroecological living: Kitchen Garden Preparation. Our passionate trainer, Hosea Kiplagat Galken Edymole, led the session with hands-on insights and real-life applications. We…