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IEBC AND KMSWG HOLD FORUM ON STRENGTHENING MEDIA PARTICIPATION IN RESULT MANAGEMENT DURING THE 2022 GENERAL ELECTIONS IN KENYA.

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AMWIK attended a consultative workshop convened by the Kenya Editors Guild(KEG) and The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in Kwale county on access to information and strengthening the media’s participation in results management of the general election. The engagement brought together editors from various media houses, IEBC members and commissioners, members of the Kenya […]

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AMWIK, MEDIA COUNCIL TRAIN NAIROBI JOURNALISTS ON ELECTION REPORTING

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AMWIK in partnership with the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) conducted a training on election reporting for Nairobi-based journalists at the Hilton Hotel. The journalists were taught various measures to undertake and apply during election coverage to prevent the escalation of conflict and how to ensure that they are reporting information that is ethical in […]

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Women in News pays a courtesy call on AMWIK

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Representatives from WAN-IFRA Women in News paid a courtesy call on the AMWIK secretariat. The meeting addressed matters of mutual interest in supporting women in media to create an inclusive industry while mapping out extensive areas of collaboration.  The WAN-IFRA Women in News team was led by Jane Godia-African Director, Tamala Chirwa, Director-People and Performance, Susan Makore, […]

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AMWIK representatives appointed to AJEA awards judging panel

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We are delighted that representatives from AMWIK have been appointed to the judging panel of the Media Council of Kenya(MCK)’s 10th Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) 2022. Led by Executive Director Judie Kaberia, who is the chairperson of the judging panel, other members are AMWIK’s Vice Chairperson Rachel Ombaka, member Njeri Rugene, Wangethi Mwangi, Emmanuel […]

FEMALE SCRIBES UNDERGO SECURITY TRAINING ON ELECTION PREPAREDNESS

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Through a partnership with the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO, AMWIK undertook a three-day workshop for sixty female journalists from five counties namely Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kitui, and Makueni on safety and security ahead of the August general election. Fifteen editors were also trained separately, during a one-day round table at the same venue. AMWIK […]

CJ Koome launches special court in Shanzu to handle SGBV cases

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She said the court will help victims get fair treatment and trials.In Summary• CJ Koome also launched the first-ever special court for handling sexual violence cases at Shanzu Law Courts, Mombasa.• Koome said that the courts would help preserve the dignity of victims and enhance fair trial within the tenets of the Constitution.Chief Justice Martha […]

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Tell women’s stories, veterans tell journalists as Amwik turns 40

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What you need to know: Veteran women media executives have encouraged their fellow practicing journalists to fearlessly carry the baton forward. In 1982 when Amwik was founded, there were no female photographers. In 1985, the association started trainings that empowered women to participate in these public spaces. Women in the media have celebrated the wins […]

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Amwik marks 40th anniversary, seeks better terms for media women

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What you need to know:Amwik has nurtured female journalists into media executives, senior journalists, investigative reporters, and award-winning reporters.The journey to removing the barriers bedevilling women in the newsrooms is, however, still on.The Association of Media Women in Kenya (Amwik) on Tuesday celebrated its 40th anniversary with hopes for an improved working environment.From the push […]

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Speech by ED Judie Kaberia, at the AMWIK at 40 Celebrations

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Madam Nadia Ahmed, Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of ICT, Innovation & Youth Affairs Madam Rachel Shebesh, Chief Administrative Secretary, Ministry of Public Service, Gender, Senior Citizens Affairs and Special Programmes Your Excellency Amb. Henriette Geiger, Ambassador of the European Union Delegation to Kenya, Madam Memory Kachambwa – Executive Director, FEMNET, Mr David Omwoyo, Chief Executive […]

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