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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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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July 25, 2026

Esageri Women Farmers Embrace Agroecology with KOWYN.

The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) recently visited the Milimani Women Group in Esageri, Baringo County, to officially welcome them into our growing network of community groups. More than a formal introduction, the visit was a chance to meet face to face, learn from one another, and strengthen a shared commitment to sustainable agriculture. Agroecology Training for Women […]

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July 7, 2026

Monitoring Progress in Maji Mazuri Forest: Restoring Nature, Strengthening Climate Resilience.

Monitoring Progress in Maji Mazuri Forest: Restoring Nature, Strengthening Climate Resilience At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), restoration does not end when a tree is planted. It continues through consistent monitoring, community stewardship, and a shared commitment to ensuring every seedling has the opportunity to grow into a thriving forest. As part of our ongoing landscape restoration […]

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