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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 […]

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, […]

Nairobi, July 8, 2024 – The recent protests led by Kenya’s Gen-Z have ignited a critical national conversation. The Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) acknowledges the courage and determination of these young Kenyans who have brought pressing issues to the forefront of public discourse. Their voices demand respectful and genuine attention from those in […]

Mental health awareness sensitization in the media space is very important. Journalists often find themselves working on the frontlines, reporting from war zones, disaster sites, crime scenes, and other areas where human suffering is prevalent. The nature of their work exposes them to graphic images, violence, death, and human suffering, which can be deeply traumatizing. […]