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Empowering Ogiek Youth Through Agribusiness and Sustainable Livelihoods

Agribusiness remains one of Kenya’s most vital economic pillars, providing livelihoods to millions and contributing significantly to national GDP, exports, and employment. For Indigenous communities like the Ogiek of Koibatek and Tinet, agribusiness offers not only economic opportunities but also a pathway to reclaiming traditional ecological knowledge and advancing sustainable living. At KOWYN, we believe that empowering youth and women…

Strengthening Roots, Growing Futures: A Week with Ogiek Communities

From 10th to 13th September 2025, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) embarked on a series of community visits across Nakuru and Baringo Counties. These engagements brought us face-to-face with the heartbeat of our programs: Ogiek women, youth, and learners who are translating training and support into real, sustainable change. These visits were more than monitoring activities they…

EAIWA Holds Annual Meeting in Eldama Ravine, Celebrates Indigenous Agroecology Knowledge Exchange

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…