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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October 22, 2025

Marginalised Voices Lead Policy Dialogue in Koibatek: Communities Review National Policy Draft on Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities (2025–2035)

The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) convened a highly productive public review session bringing together members of the Ogiek, Nubian, and other marginalised communities across Koibatek Sub-County to review and contribute to the First Draft of the National Policy on Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities (2025–2035). The session created an open and inclusive space where community members freely […]

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October 10, 2025

KOWYN Marks Mazingira Day with Fruitful Tree-Planting at St. Patrick’s Shimoni Junior Secondary School

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 […]

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September 16, 2025

Strengthening Roots, Growing Futures: A Week with Ogiek Communities

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 […]

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