At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the health of our community is inextricably linked to the health of our ancestral lands. Our indigenous plants are more than just vegetation; they are the pharmacy, the history, and the spirit of the Ogiek people. Today, we are thrilled to announce the start of a transformative new […]
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 […]
The hills of Chemoson/Tinet have long held the secrets of Ogiek resilience. Yesterday, those hills became a global stage as the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) hosted an international delegation for a landmark strategic benchmarking visit at the Kibarasoi Community Seedbank. This gathering was a powerful reminder that while our ancestral lands are unique, the struggle for Indigenous […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that our ability to drive meaningful change in our community is directly linked to the strength of our leadership and the clarity of our strategic path. Today, our team held a deep-dive session with our Board of Directors, transforming a routine meeting into a powerful exchange of vision, accountability, […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we recognize that true resilience begins with the seeds we plant. On June 17, 2026, our leaders from various Ogiek Women and Youth groups embarked on an enriching journey to the Seed Savers Network, Kenya in Gilgil Elementaita. This visit was more than a workshop; it was a profound reconnection with […]
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 […]
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 […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the seeds we sow today dictate the resilience of our community tomorrow. June 15th marked a truly momentous occasion for the Ogiek people in Eldama Ravine as we officially commissioned a brand-new Indigenous Seed Bank at Mlango Moja—a space dedicated to the women who have served as the […]