In the dimly lit newsroom, where headlines find their voice and stories come to life, a different kind of narrative is emerging – one that was cloaked in shadows for far too long. Here, where ink meets paper and cameras capture truth, a brave group of male colleagues are breaking a silence that has held them […]
During the AMWIK secretariat Motivation Monday segment, we get the pleasure of hosting professionals in the communications industry to engage us with insights on industry best practices and inspire the secretariat. Last week, we were delighted to host one of our board members, Cylia Kathambi, who is in her second and final term. When she […]
It was a chilly morning in Mombasa County, the sun was just rising. The warm ocean breeze caressed the senses as an enchanting sight of a rainy night unfolded. This was a comforting embrace. My phone kept ringing. It was Dennis Mwangi, Fatma Bakari’s Communications assistant. My appointment was guaranteed, in 10 Minutes I was […]
Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the “Maputo Protocol at 20 Celebrations: Advancing Dignity and Choice.” These two days were a whirlwind of emotions, connections, and inspiration as women from all corners of Africa gathered to celebrate two decades of the Maputo Protocol and amplify voices for sexual reproductive health rights. […]
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has announced paid internship positions for the financial year 2022- 2023 which will run from September to November 2023. During the three months, interns will earn a monthly stipend of Ksh15,000. The Programme is geared towards providing journalism students with practical work experience before graduation and preparing them for […]
Are you passionate about amplifying women’s voices, promoting gender equality and keen to gain hands-on experience in the media industry? The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) invites ladies studying media and related courses in universities for internship opportunities for three months (August-October 2023). As an intern, you will have the unique opportunity to […]
The red hot embers crackled in the dimly lit tin-roofed madhouse. The sizzling sound of something cooking could be heard a few feet from where I stood. This is the homestead of Ulder Juma in Katombo Village, Kisumu County. It is located about 354 kilometers from the capital, Nairobi. The main economic activity here is […]
Meet member 001, Pamela Mburia. She was Executive Director in 2004 and a few weeks ago, during our motivation Monday talks she was invited to grace our offices and left the staff and interns with a lot of information and knowledge that we are still processing. She took us down her career memory lane and […]
‘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 […]
