November 6, 2025

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 […]

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October 10, 2025

Mazingira Day at St. Patrick’s Shimoni: Planting the Seeds of a Greener Future

At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that environmental stewardship is a lifelong journey that begins with a single step—or in this case, a single tree. This year, we celebrated Mazingira Day in a profoundly meaningful way at St. Patrick’s Shimoni Junior Secondary School in Eldama Ravine, aligning our mission with the national theme: “Citizen-centric tree […]

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September 16, 2025

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 […]

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September 12, 2025

Growing Resilience: Progress and Passion in Tumaini, Kiparasoi, and Seguton

At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the true pulse of our work is found on the ground, in the hands of the people transforming their lands. We recently spent an incredible day visiting our partners at the Tumaini Ogiek Women Group, Kiparasoi Ogiek Youth Group, and Seguton Comprehensive School to review our progress, celebrate […]

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September 11, 2025

Cultivating Prosperity: Community Impact and Future Growth in Tarakwet and Poror

At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our greatest measure of success is the tangible change we see in the lives of the people we serve. We recently spent an inspiring afternoon with the Tarakwet Kamara Women Group, Tarakwet Tai Youth Group, and the Poror Ogiek Women Group, reviewing the progress of our ongoing initiatives. The atmosphere was […]

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August 18, 2025

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 […]

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June 14, 2025

KOWYN Commissions Indigenous Seed Bank for Ogiek Women

Eldama Ravine, Kenya – July 10, 2025 – Today marked a truly momentous occasion for the Ogiek community in Eldama Ravine! The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) proudly commissioned a brand new Indigenous Seed Bank specifically for Ogiek women at Mlango Moja. This vital initiative is set to empower Ogiek women, who are the custodians of invaluable traditional […]

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April 25, 2025

From Training to Transformation: The Success of Masaita Ogiek Youth Group

At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our greatest joy is witnessing the transition from potential to reality. Today, we are incredibly proud to share a true success story emerging from our youth-led initiatives—a milestone for the Masaita Ogiek Youth Group. The Seeds of Change Just a few months ago, our team conducted a specialized training session for […]

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