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 […]
On May 14, 2025, First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto visited Koibatek in Baringo County to launch the National Kitchen Gardens program under the “Mama Doing Good” initiative. The program aims to promote food security, enhance household nutrition, and empower women and communities through sustainable agriculture. During the event, the First Lady toured several exhibition stands and made a special stop […]
We are excited to share a heartwarming success story from Kamara, Koibatek in Baringo County, where a young Ogiek couple has embraced the principles of organic farming and agroecology—and the results are inspiring! After participating in our recent training sessions, this determined and enthusiastic couple applied their new knowledge to establish a small organic farm. Today, their organically grown cabbages […]
We at KOWYN (Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network) are proud to announce a meaningful new partnership with the International Indigenous Women’s Forum (FIMI). This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to empower Ogiek indigenous women and girls. Through this partnership, we are launching the Roots of Resilience Program—a holistic initiative designed to enhance the economic, social, […]
The Masaita Ogiek and Chemoson Ogiek Youth Groups are thrilled to host an exciting and impactful Youth Training on Tree Nursery Setup and Management in Tinet, Chemoson — made possible with the generous support of Cultural Survival! This hands-on training brings together passionate young people eager to learn the vital skills needed to establish and maintain successful tree nurseries. Participants […]
As part of our ongoing Seeds of Change project, we recently held yet another impactful training session with the Ogiek community—and what a session it was! This time, the focus was on a practical and vital aspect of agroecological living: Kitchen Garden Preparation. Our passionate trainer, Hosea Kiplagat Galken Edymole, led the session with hands-on insights and real-life applications. We […]
They say when you start your day with a smile, great things happen—and on this special day, it couldn’t have been more true. As we launched our School Greening Program at Seguton Primary School, we were welcomed by the beaming faces of pupils who were just as excited about the day’s mission as we were. With helping hands and cheerful […]
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