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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August 16, 2025

Uniting Voices Across Borders: Hosting the East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly in Eldama Ravine

At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we believe that the strength of our advocacy is multiplied when we stand together. It was our distinct honor and privilege to host the East Africa Indigenous Women Assembly’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) right here in Eldama Ravine. This gathering was not merely a meeting; it was a powerful convergence of […]

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August 9, 2025

Indigenous Women’s Council Marks a Decade of Advocacy with Bold Declaration in Nanyuki

Indigenous women leaders from across Kenya gathered in Nanyuki to mark ten years of collective action, resilience, and solidarity under the Indigenous Women’s Council (IWC). The three day gathering culminated on August 9 with a powerful declaration aligned with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, reaffirming the Council’s commitment to justice, equity, and the protection of ancestral lands. […]

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July 25, 2025

African Chefs Unite in Addis Ababa to Champion Indigenous Cuisine and Food Sovereignty

From July 23–25, 2025, chefs, farmers, food activists, and policymakers from across the continent convened in Addis Ababa for the First Pan-African Chefs’ Gathering and Policy Convening on African Food Systems, organized by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA). The landmark event brought together voices from 23 countries with one shared vision: to revive Africa’s culinary heritage, defend […]

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June 26, 2025

Forging a Path Forward: KOWYN Hosts Crucial Stakeholder Engagement on Ogiek Land Rights

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 […]

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June 15, 2025

Safeguarding Our Legacy: The Commissioning of the Mlango Moja Indigenous Seed Bank

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 […]

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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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April 15, 2025

Transitioning to a Sustainable Future: Agroecology Training for Tabut Ogiek Women

At the Koibatek Ogiek Women and Youth Network (KOWYN), we envision a future where our community thrives in harmony with the land, powered by resilient, indigenous-led agricultural systems. As part of our ongoing commitment to this vision, we recently organized an intensive agroecology training and farm demonstration for the women of the Tabut Ogiek community. Made possible through the kind […]

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