About Us
Learn about our journey, mission, and the dedicated team working to empower rural women in Kenya.
Our Story
Established in 2010 and officially registered in 2011, the Rural Women Network (RWN) is a grassroots, women-led organization committed to empowering rural women and girls in Kenya.
RWN fosters economic resilience, climate adaptation, and gender equality, amplifying the voices of grassroots women—including smallholder agricultural producers, Indigenous women, widows, the elderly, and community health volunteers.
Operating in marginalized and arid/semi-arid regions such as Kajiado, Narok, and Laikipia counties, RWN addresses systemic challenges like food insecurity, economic marginalization, and cultural barriers.
Through community-driven solutions, the network enhances women's capacity to participate in decision-making, influence policies, and build sustainable livelihoods via climate-smart agriculture, cooperative societies, enterprise development, and advocacy.
Today, we proudly serve over 5,000 rural women across 3 counties in Kenya, providing them with the knowledge, tools, and support they need to achieve food security, economic independence, and sustainable livelihoods.
Our Mission
To build the capacity of rural grassroots women on Climate Smart and Conservation Agriculture, mitigate food, nutrition, and economic insecurity, and enhance livelihoods. We seek to address sustainable production in the face of climate change.
Our Vision
A distinguished network positioning rural women and girls as equal citizens in the economic, political, and social sustainable development of their communities.
Our Values
- • Inclusivity
- • Integrity
- • Accountability
- • Equality
- • Teamwork
- • Professionalism
Project Implementation Committee
Meet the dedicated leaders driving our mission forward
Pauline Kariuki
Executive Director
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Title One
Awards & Recognition
Honors received for our commitment to rural women’s empowerment
End FGM Campaign
2025
In recognition of your contribution to the End FGM Campaign in Kajiado County
Climate Action Leadership Award
2024
Awarded for innovative climate-smart agriculture training programs that help women farmers adapt to climate change.
SDG 6 - Clean Water & Sanitation
2023
In recognition for outstanding contribution on SDGs implementation under 'SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
Excellence in Women Empowerment Award 2023
2023
Recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture for outstanding contribution to empowering rural women through sustainable agriculture programs.
Best Rural Development NGO
2022
Honored as the Best Rural Development NGO for transformative impact in improving livelihoods of grassroot rural women.
Innovation in Agriculture Award
2021
Recognized for innovative approaches to integrating traditional knowledge with modern agricultural practices.
Our Journey
Key milestones in our mission to transform rural communities
African Leafy Vegetables Development Strategy 2025-2030
Facilitated the agriculture department to develop the African Leaf Vegetables development strategy 2025-2030 for Kajiado County. Created training manuals to enable TOTs (Trainers of Trainers) to disseminate knowledge across communities.
3 Multipurpose Cooperatives Registered
Registered 3 multipurpose cooperatives in Ewuaso Kendong, Keekonyokie and Ilondokilani wards to market agricultural products. The groups have also received solar vegetable dehydrating equipment to preserve vegetables when there is a glut.
5,000 Women Milestone Reached
Celebrated training and empowering 5,000 rural women, marking a significant achievement in our mission to transform lives through agriculture.
Established 3 Livelihood Learning Centres
Established 3 Livelihood Learning Centres in Ewuaso Kendong, Keekonyokie and Ilondokilani wards. Communities learn various climate smart and conservation agriculture practices found in these centres and replicate at the household level.
Climate Change Vulnerability Baseline Survey Completed
Carried out a climate change vulnerability baseline survey in Ewuaso Kendong in Kajiado West, Kajiado county to assess the level of vulnerability and interventions required by indigenous Maasai women. The survey revealed that house construction time increased from 2 weeks to 2 months due to climate change impact on vegetation.
Digital Platform Launch
Launched digital learning platform enabling remote training and knowledge sharing among rural women across Kenya.
Our Partners
Working together to create lasting impact
Oxfam Novib
donor
County Government of Kajiado
government
Huairou Commission
ngo
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