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, […]
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Today, that philosophy was brought to life in Koibatek, as the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) hosted a landmark public review session focused on the future of our people. In a powerful display of civic engagement, members of the Ogiek, Nubian, and other marginalized communities gathered to […]
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 […]
Today marks a pivotal moment for the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) with the official launch of a landmark three-year project, “From Forest to Farm: Strengthening Food Systems, Biodiversity, and Cultural Heritage for Ogiek Indigenous People in Kenya.” With the vital support of The JAC Trust, this initiative is a direct and powerful response to the historical and […]
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 […]
Eldama Ravine, Kenya – June 26, 2025 – The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), with the generous support of American Jewish World Service (AJWS), hosted a powerful stakeholder engagement focusing on Land Tenure Rights in Eldama Ravine. This vital gathering brought together a diverse group of partners, government representatives, legal experts, and members of the Ogiek Community to […]
At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), our advocacy extends beyond the forest and the farm—it reaches into the halls of policy and governance. On March 17, 2025, we were privileged to represent the voices of the Ogiek community at the Consultative Forum on the Legal and Policy Framework for Marginalized Communities in Kenya. This forum was more […]
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, […]
24 September 2024, Baringo County
6 July 2024, Seeds of Change Project