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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August 7, 2026

KOWYN at National Indigenous Women Conference 2026 Isiolo Kenya.

The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) is honored to be part of the 12th Annual National Indigenous Women Conference 2026 in Isiolo County, bringing together Indigenous women, leaders, community representatives, organizations, partners, and allies from across Kenya. This year’s conference is being held under the theme: “Rangelands and Pastoralists: Lands in Motion, Women as Stewards of Knowledge and […]

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July 30, 2026

Seed Savers Network Visits KOWYN Agroecology Projects

KOWYN had the honor of hosting Mr. Daniel Wanjama, Director of Seed Savers Network, for a courtesy visit to our project sites in Chemoson. The visit was a chance to showcase KOWYN’s ongoing agroecology initiatives and explore opportunities for a partnership that could shape the future of Indigenous food systems in the region. Touring KOWYN’s Community-Led Initiatives During the field […]

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June 10, 2026

Empowered Women, Resilient Future: Advancing Leadership and Rights in Koibatek

The strength of the Ogiek people is built upon the resilience, wisdom, and unwavering commitment of our women. As the primary protectors of our families and the sacred stewards of our land, Ogiek women are the heartbeat of our community. This week, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) hosted a powerful Women’s Leadership and Rights Training session, bringing […]

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June 5, 2026

Indigenous Wisdom, Global Action: Marking World Environment Day in Koibatek

This World Environment Day, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) chose to look both inward at our ancestral heritage and outward at the pressing global challenges of our time. We gathered as a community—women, youth, elders, and leaders—to reflect on our sacred responsibility as custodians of the land and to reaffirm our commitment to environmental protection. Grounding Action […]

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May 22, 2026

Acting Locally for Global Impact: Celebrating Biodiversity in the Hills of Koibatek

This week, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) headed into the vibrant hills of Sigoro to mark World Biodiversity Day. Under the global theme “Acting Locally for Global Impact,” we partnered with the Moiben Self-Help Group to demonstrate how our traditional practices—when combined with modern sustainable techniques—can serve as a powerful engine for both ecological restoration and community […]

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