KOWYN was proud to be part of the Mbegu Yetu Festival 2026, held at the Grow Biointensive Agriculture Center of Kenya (G-BIACK) in Thika, Kiambu County, under the theme “Our Seeds. Our Heritage. Our Future.” The festival brought together farmers, seed custodians, community organisations, and food-system actors to celebrate the diversity of our seeds and the traditional knowledge, culture, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Today marks a pivotal moment for the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) with the official launch of a landmark three-year project, “From Forest to Farm: Strengthening Food Systems, Biodiversity, and Cultural Heritage for Ogiek Indigenous People in Kenya.” With the vital support of The JAC Trust, this initiative is a direct and powerful response to the historical and […]
Eldama Ravine, Baringo County – August 18, 2025 The East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly (EAIWA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Eldama Ravine over the weekend, drawing women leaders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to discuss strategies for strengthening indigenous rights and community empowerment. The two-day gathering, which began on Saturday, August 16, created a platform for dialogue and […]
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 […]