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 […]
As the world’s leaders, policymakers, and activists gather in Belém, Brazil, for the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), Africa is poised to command a central role. Hosted in the Amazon rainforest one of the planet’s great ecological treasures this COP provides a critical backdrop for Africa to press its unique case: that climate justice, resilient development, and global solutions […]
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 […]
The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) convened a highly productive public review session bringing together members of the Ogiek, Nubian, and other marginalised communities across Koibatek Sub-County to review and contribute to the First Draft of the National Policy on Ethnic Minorities and Marginalised Communities (2025–2035). The session created an open and inclusive space where community members freely […]
“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 […]
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 […]
The Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN) joined learners, alumni, and community members at St. Patrick’s Shimoni Junior Secondary School to mark this year’s Mazingira Day under the national theme: “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.” With invaluable support from our partners at Global Greengrants Fund, the celebration was both lively and impactful. Together, we planted 300 grafted avocado […]
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 […]
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 […]