We extend our warmest wishes for a Happy New Year 2025! 🥳🥳As we look back on the past year, we celebrate the incredible progress we have made together. Your dedication and passion have been instrumental in advancing the role of women in media and advocating for gender equality. This year holds the promise of fresh beginnings, and […]
The African Women in Media (AWiM) conference 2024 brought together participants comprising media professionals, academics, and advocates dedicated to promoting gender equity in the media landscape. Under the theme of Media and Sustainability, this year’s conference provided a platform for meaningful discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing women in media across Africa. The conference was […]
Nairobi, Kenya : The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) has launched a vital report that highlights the growing issue of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) against women in public life. Coinciding with the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this report emphasizes the urgency of addressing online harassment and creating […]
In an inspiring convergence of voices for the 2nd Annual Media-CSO Conference, human rights defenders, activists, digital rights advocates, and members of the media gathered to address the critical intersection of human rights and technology. As digital tools become integral to advocacy and information-sharing, this event provided a platform to discuss challenges such as state […]
AMWIK, alongside media stakeholders, is sounding the alarm over the increasing attacks on journalists. This is as the world commemorates the International Day to End Crimes Against Journalists. This year’s theme, “Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies,” highlights the perilous conditions under which many journalists operate. David Omwoyo, CEO of the Media Council of […]
Across the globe, journalism faces significant threats, with impunity persisting in cases involving the arrest, detention, and even murder of journalists. This situation is particularly dire in Kenya, where the challenges are magnified for women journalists. In 2024, Kenya was ranked 102 out of 180 countries in the Global Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without […]
Access to information is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” The […]
AMWIK hosted a three-day workshop in Nakuru County aimed at enhancing county health communication and addressing challenges related to fraud, waste, and abuse within the healthcare sector. The workshop, under the USAID funded USAWA program brought together stakeholders from the county governments of Nakuru, Isiolo, Kilifi, Kakamega and Mombasa health communication departments, the Social Health […]
In a historic display of activism, thousands of young Kenyans across the country, Gen Z, took to the streets to demand change in their government. This movement, fueled by frustration and a desire for a better future, was more than just a protest; it was an urgent cry for justice. The youth’s anger was rooted […]
Transparency International Kenya, in collaboration with AMWIK and other partners, hosted the “People’s Anti-Corruption Summit” at Ufungamano House, Nairobi, under the theme “Effective Whistleblower Protection Mechanisms: A Critical Tool in the Fight Against Corruption.” The event marked the 8th year since the declaration of July 11th as Africa Anti-Corruption Day and brought together diverse participants, […]
