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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 […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we operate on a simple but profound truth: the health of our forests is inextricably linked to the well-being of our people. As Indigenous custodians of our ancestral lands in Koibatek, Baringo County, we hold a deep, ancestral understanding of the forest’s rhythms—and we know when those rhythms are out of […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we view farming as far more than a way to produce food. It is an act of resistance, a celebration of heritage, and a practical solution to the climate crisis. Recently, in collaboration with the inspiring Tachasis Ogiek Women Group, we gathered in Mumberes Block Four for a transformative day of […]
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 […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), World Bee Day is more than just an entry on the calendar—it is a celebration of our identity. As Ogiek people, our very name means “caretaker of all flora and fauna,” and for centuries, the bee has been central to that identity. This World Bee Day, we joined forces with the […]
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 […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the most powerful solutions to global challenges like food insecurity are often found right in our own communities. On May 14, 2025, that belief took center stage during the visit of First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto to Koibatek, Baringo County, for the launch of the National Kitchen Gardens […]