The strength of the Ogiek people is built upon the resilience, wisdom, and unwavering commitment of our women. As the primary protectors of our families and the sacred stewards of our land, Ogiek women are the heartbeat of our community. This week, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) hosted a powerful Women’s Leadership and Rights Training session, bringing […]
For the Ogiek people, beekeeping is far more than an agricultural endeavor—it is our lifeline. It is a practice woven into the very fabric of our heritage, a deep-rooted way of life that we have protected for generations and continue to thrive in today. To honor this connection, we recently convened with the Tarakwet Tai Youth Group and the Kamara […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we view our connection to the land as sacred. Our agricultural practices are not just about production; they are a continuous dialogue with the ecosystems that have sustained our ancestors for generations. Today, we are thrilled to announce a major milestone in that dialogue: the official handover of a cutting-edge Solar […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that environmental conservation is not a chore—it is a sacred responsibility. This past Saturday, that belief was put into action during a monumental homecoming at Kapsimotwo. Along the banks of the Kapsigiroi water spring, our community gathered to breathe new life into the Maji Mazuri forest. The energy was […]
On this year’s International Day of Forests, the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) chose to move beyond rhetoric and into the soil. With the global theme focusing on “Forests and Economies,” we directed our energy toward the most vital component of our regional landscape: the people who steward it. We believe that our community’s economic health is inextricably […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we often say that our mission goes beyond agriculture. Agriculture is merely the vessel; the true goal is the restoration of our community’s health, heritage, and connection to the land. This philosophy was at the heart of our recent visit to Sigoro, where we spent a day with the Moiben Self-Help […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that true power is found in the soil. Today was a day defined by sweat, collective action, and the unwavering pursuit of sovereignty as we joined the Tumaini Ogiek Women Group to launch two pillars of their community’s future: a new Agroecology Demonstration Farm and a fully commissioned Community […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we know that to drive transformative change for our community, our team must be as resilient and vibrant as the forests and farms we serve. This past weekend, we took a necessary step back from the field to focus on the people behind the mission, spending an intensive team-building retreat at […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the preservation of our past is the most powerful tool for securing our future. Today marks a truly historic milestone in our journey toward true food sovereignty and community resilience. We are incredibly proud to announce the official commissioning of three brand-new Indigenous Seed Banks—living vaults of our […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we have long held the conviction that infrastructure is about far more than just bricks and mortar. It is about creating the foundational architecture for long-term community transformation. Earlier today, our Executive Director led the KOWYN team on a site visit to our developing Ogiek Community Seedbanks. These facilities represent the […]