‘Your network is your net worth’, the new catchphrase in town. Well, it’s not so new but in my world I’m hearing it more frequently. As true as the statement is, it’s quite a lot of pressure for someone who doesn’t know how to maneuver this delicate dance called networking. I’ve been privileged to attend […]
In efforts to assess the emerging issues in the media industry and display solidarity, AMWIK joined other media sector stakeholders including media owners, associations, editors, commercial managers and content producers in a roundtable convened by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) at Chaka Ranch, Kiganjo, Nyeri. The one-day event provided a platform for open dialogue […]
A few weeks ago, Standard Media Group held a conference where they were celebrating their mentorship program and introduced their latest cohort of mentors and mentees to each other. One of the topics covered was Sexual Harassment, especially in the workplace. They began by first describing what sexual harassment is and gave various instances of […]
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental condition—more severe than ‘baby blues’—that new mother experiences after childbirth. It is also referred to as peripartum depression because it can start during pregnancy and continue after childbirth. Its peculiar symptoms include; depressed mood swings, crying too much, difficulty bonding with your baby, insomnia or sleeping too much, withdrawing […]
In a world fraught with complexity and challenges, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately one in eight individuals globally experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives. With the power to impact individuals, families, and societies as a whole, the need for understanding and support is ever-pressing. Indeed, achieving and […]
AMWIK member, Professor Nancy Booker has been appointed Dean, Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) at the Aga Khan University, effective June 1, 2023. A scholar of repute and seasoned media practitioner with two decades of experience, Professor Booker served as the Interim Dean of GSMC since January 2022. She has a wealth of scholarly […]
