Building Climate Resilience: Indigenous Knowledge Adaptation Training.

The training focused on strengthening community knowledge and practical approaches to responding to climate change while recognizing the important role of Indigenous knowledge in building resilient communities. Participants explored traditional practices that have supported communities in adapting to environmental changes for generations, including: The session also created a space for participants to share their experiences, observations, and locally developed solutions […]

Elders Pass Down Climate Wisdom: Indigenous Climate Adaptation Training in Chemoson

 Indigenous Climate Adaptation Training at Chemoson, bringing together members of the Kalyet Self Help Group, Kibarasoi Ogiek Youth Group, and Next Gen Ogiek Youth Group. The training reflects KOWYN’s continued commitment to placing Indigenous knowledge at the center of how communities respond to a changing climate. In a time when climate change is reshaping seasons and livelihoods, this gathering turns […]

Koret’s Healing Program: Preserving Ogiek Indigenous Knowledge Kenya

KOWYN is conducting the NAAPU Project Induction and Training Programme, bringing together Indigenous knowledge holders, elders, and apprentices for an orientation on the NAAPU Mentorship Programme. The training focuses on the intergenerational transfer of Indigenous knowledge, the Koret Healing approach, mentorship, practical learning, and the documentation and preservation of Ogiek botanical and healing knowledge. At its heart, it is about […]

Indigenous-Led Agroecology Curriculum Launch

KOWYN is proudly launching the Indigenous-Led Agroecology for Climate-Resilient Kenya Curriculum in Eldama Ravine, marking a remarkable milestone for Baringo County. The launch brought together friends, partners, government representatives, civil society organisations, development partners, Indigenous knowledge holders, farmers, women, and youth, all united by a shared commitment to building sustainable and climate-resilient food systems. It was a day that reflected […]

Traditional Seeds, Modern Solutions: First Lady Supports Grassroots Food Resilience in Baringo

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 […]

Celebrating Success: Ogiek Youth Couple Harvests Organic Cabbages After Agroecology Training

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 […]

Promoting Inclusion and Empowerment: Gender Equality Dialogue in Koibatek

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, […]

Empowering the Next Generation: Youth Training on Tree Nursery Setup and Management in Tinet-Chemoson

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 […]

Sowing Knowledge, Growing Change: Kitchen Garden Training with the Ogiek Community 🌱💧

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 […]