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The Internet is essential for journalists for news distribution, interaction with audiences and sources for news as well as a pivotal resource for researching on stories. Despite its significance, the Internet has also been used as an avenue for attacks against journalists, not only because of their journalistic work, Continue Reading
By Anne Sokoto While you might think that Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is fast coming to an end in Kenya, the practice is still widely celebrated across different communities. Among the Kuria community in Migori County, the practice continues to threaten access to education for thousands of girls, with Continue Reading
Dr. Dorothy Njoroge, Ph.D., is the new chairperson of the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK). Dr. Njoroge an assistant Professor of Journalism at the United States International University USIU-Africa took over leadership of the association after winning elections held during the members’ annual general meeting held at Continue Reading
By Pamela Wanambisi May 17, 2017 The Executive Director of the Association of Media Women in Kenya, Ms Marceline Nyambala, has lauded the increase in the number of women vying for elective positions in the forthcoming August 8, 2017 General Election as a step in the right direction, but Continue Reading
By Naipanoi Lepapa The safety of journalists is increasingly becoming a major challenge facing men and women in the media the world over. Journalists have succumbed to abuse such as beatings, death threats, confiscation of equipment, cyber bullying and harassment due to the sensitivity of some of the stories Continue Reading
Stalking, sexual violence, verbal abuse and death threats are the most common forms of online violence faced by women journalists in their line of duty. This is according to a new baseline survey, Women Journalist’s Digital Security, which was launched by AMWIK in partnership with Article 19 to mark Continue Reading
A chance to network face-to-face with media personalities, an opportunity to write for an online magazine, insights on how to launch your brand into the industry and inspiration to relentlessly pursue your dreams. These are just a few of the pluses which young aspiring media trainees were exposed to Continue Reading
Women Journalists have been challenged to proactively take up opportunities presented by the digital migration process in Kenya; specifically those in media ownership, content development and broadcasting. In a conference held by AMWIK on 28th and 29th January aimed to strengthen the capacity of women journalists on the process Continue Reading
AMWIK in partnership with The Africa in Me have been selected by the AU Department of political affairs to hold national conversations in Kenya under the theme “Youth Participation in Political Parties in Africa: Special focus on young women.” The conversations are geared towards the Youth Pre-Forum to the Continue Reading
AMWIK, AIDOS, Anti FGM Board, UNICEF/UNFPA joint programme and representatives of various media institutions in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania held a press conference and joined the global community in recognizing FFM/C as a violation of he human rights of girls and women. The Statement read by the chairperson of Continue Reading
Association of Media Women In Kenya (AMWIK)
Muringa Court, House No. 14, Kirichwa- Muringa Road Junction, Kilimani
P.O. Box 10327-00100, Nairobi Kenya
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