AMWIK member, Professor Nancy Booker has been appointed Dean, Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) at the Aga Khan University, effective June 1, 2023. A scholar of repute and seasoned media practitioner with two decades of experience, Professor Booker served as the Interim Dean of GSMC since January 2022. She has a wealth of scholarly […]
The latest cohort of AMWIK interns joined hands with Young Stars to embark on their first project, a pads drive at BrightHope Secondary School in Dagoretti, Nairobi in commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene day on 28th May 2023. In a brave and relatable move, AMWIK executive director, Patience Nyange, took centre stage to share her personal […]
Just a few days before International Menstrual Hygiene Day, commemorated every year on May 28, The Samburu Project, in collaboration with PadMad, organized a workshop in Tintil village, Samburu County. The goal was to educate women and girls about menstrual hygiene and provide them with reusable sanitary towels. After a long and extremely bumpy drive, […]
Research indicates that one out of every four people in Kenya seeking healthcare has (or is at risk of having) a mental health issue. It’s also paramount to point out that work-related constraints have amplified mental health issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, and other common and uncommon mental health complications. Striking a balance between […]
Every year, millions of job seekers apply for positions across various industries, hoping to land their dream job. However, not all applicants are successful in securing an interview or job offer.The unemployment rate in Kenya in the second quarter of 2021 was 10.4%, which means that around 10 out of every 100 Kenyans who are […]
Kenya has been ranked 116th out of 200 countries in terms of limited press freedom, according to the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders. The report cites the murder of Pakistani Journalists and political pronouncements against the media as contributing factors to Kenya’s low ranking. This ranking raises concerns about press freedom and […]
The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, is today launching the inaugural Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. Coinciding with the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, this year’s awards celebrate the contributions of journalists in Africa who prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion in their reporting. The awards recognise the […]
All Protocols observed, Colleagues gathered here, my seniors in the room, ladies and gentlemen, all gender diversities recognized. Good morning. My name is Patience Nyange. I am the Executive Director at the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) Thank you for inviting us, AMWIK, to attend this very important convening. AMWIK was established about […]
KTN News journalist Zubeida Kananu is the new and first female president of the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) following editors’ elections during an annual general meeting held on Saturday, April 29 in Nairobi. Kananu takes over the reins from Churchill Otieno who she served under as vice president for a two-year term. Ruth Nesoba also takes over […]
