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. […]
Journalists and media professionals are at risk of mental health issues due to the demanding nature of their work. Being on the frontline often exposes them to trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Reporting on traumatic events can significantly impact their mental well-being. In response, AMWIK and Separ International conducted a mental health awareness initiative, offering therapy […]
AMWIK, along with partners from USAID-USAWA (Transparency International-Kenya, Global Compact, and the Inter-religious Council of Kenya), participated in a co-creation exercise with Nakuru County’s Health Management Teams. This event aimed to introduce the USAWA project, assess its progress, and refine its implementation for maximum impact. AMWIK’s Executive Director, Queenter Mbori, praised Nakuru County’s leadership in […]
A delegation from the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) paid a courtesy visit to the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) to reinforce their ongoing partnership. Both organizations share a long history of collaborative efforts to enhance the media sector in Kenya. During the meeting, AMWIK Executive Director, Queenter Mbori praised MCK for its continued cooperation. […]
The AMWIK team had a productive meeting with representatives from the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Kenya. Discussions focused on potential areas of collaboration to empower women in Kenyan media. The talks covered creating new opportunities for AMWIK members, joint initiatives to promote media interventions, content collaboration and knowledge sharing, joint advocacy efforts, […]
