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, […]
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Queenter Mbori as Executive Director for AMWIK effective 1st May , 2024. This appointment follows a rigorous and competitive hiring process. As a celebrated advocate for gender equality, Queenter brings a wealth of experience and passion to AMWIK. She is an award-winning multimedia journalist, […]
The digital media revolution is here, and broadcasters across East Africa are rising to the challenge. Join AMWIK Board Chairperson, Dr. Jane Thuo, at the International Broadcasting And Media Convention – East Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (May 7th-8th). Dr. Thuo will be a guest speaker and will present on “Enhancing Local Content for Global […]
The intersection of what media workers cover and a competitive and financially strained industry has placed significant pressure on media workers, testing their psychosocial resilience. In response to this pressing issue, the Media Council of Kenya organized a roundtable discussion on mental health among media workers on enhancing capacity and fostering resilience within the industry […]
The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) alongside its consortium partners attended the official launch of the USAID-funded United Society Against Fraud, Waste and Abuse (USAWA) program. The USAWA program aims to strengthen fiscal accountability, health governance and citizen engagement within Kenya’s healthcare sector in Isiolo, Kakamega, Kilifi, Mombasa, and Nakuru Counties. The project […]
NAIROBI, MARCH 13, 2024 – We, the undersigned organisations under the Kenya MediaSector Working Group (KMSWG), are concerned by the systematic undermining of mediafreedom, freedom of expression, and freedom to access information by Kenya governmentand its agents, in blatant subversion of the Constitution. We have witnessed an assault onindependent media in a manner never before […]
As the world observes this year’s International Women’s Day, it serves as an important moment of reflection on the strides made towards gender equality and inclusion. At the same time, it ignites a call for sustained action. Despite witnessing an increase in the representation of women in elective positions, achieving gender parity remains elusive. Women are […]
