At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the strength of our advocacy is multiplied when we stand together. It was our distinct honor and privilege to host the East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) right here in Eldama Ravine. This gathering was not merely a meeting; it was a powerful convergence of […]
Indigenous women leaders from across Kenya gathered in Nanyuki to mark ten years of collective action, resilience, and solidarity under the Indigenous Women’s Council (IWC). The three day gathering culminated on August 9 with a powerful declaration aligned with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to justice, equity, and the protection of ancestral lands. […]
From July 23–25, 2025, chefs, farmers, food activists, and policymakers from across the continent convened in Addis Ababa for the First Pan-African Chefs’ Gathering and Policy Convening on African Food Systems, organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). The landmark event brought together voices from 23 countries with one shared vision: to revive Africa’s culinary heritage, defend […]
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. […]
For the Ogiek people, land is not merely an asset—it is the bedrock of our culture, our identity, and our survival. At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that the struggle for land tenure security is the most critical issue facing our people today. On June 26, 2026, we took a monumental step forward by hosting […]
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 […]
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 […]