Cybersecurity or Control? Examining Kenya’s Cybercrime Framework and Journalism The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) of Kenya has become one of the most influential and contentious pieces of legislation in the country's digital era. Enacted in 2018 and expanded with significant amendments in 2025, the law was officially designed
AMWIK Report Launch Calls for Urgent Action: Binding Quotas and Media Support Needed to Bridge Kenya’s Gender Gap Ahead of 2027 Nairobi, Kenya—The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) in partnership with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation (FNF) Kenya officially launched its crucial report, “Fifteen Years On: An Evaluation of
Refugee Youth Use Film to Champion Women’s Rights at Nairobi Screening Across the globe, women and girls are facing a hidden yet pervasive threat—digital violence. From stolen photos and non-consensual intimate images to deepfakes, cyberbullying, online harassment, stalking, and impersonation, the digital world has become a minefield where abuse can
The Baton and The Blueprint: Passing the Torch for Gender Equality at Beijing+30 The journey towards gender equality is not a straight line but a continuous, evolving conversation. In Nairobi, that conversation took a powerful, intersectional turn. Co-hosted by Jaslika and the Women Educational Researchers of Kenya (WERK), the fireside chat "Beijing+30 and
AMWIK Champions Journalist Safety and Gender Equity: A Call for Action at Media-CSO Conference By Mary Nabwire- AMWIK Programs Assistant The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) has issued an urgent call for robust collaboration between media houses and civil society organizations (CSOs) to fortify the safety and well-being
Building Safer Media Spaces: AMWIK and IMS Ethiopia Share Strategies for Journalist Protection In a time of increasing threats to press freedom and heightened risks for journalists in East Africa, regional collaboration and shared learning are crucial. AMWIK was honored to host a visit from Elsabet Samuel Tadesse, Programme Officer
Feminizing Kenya’s Political Spaces: Women, Media and Movements Redefining Power By Joan Kinuthia, Amwik Program Assistant Kenya’s political landscape remains a contested ground where power, privilege, and patriarchy still shape who leads and whose voice is amplified. Despite constitutional guarantees under the 2010 Constitution — including the two-thirds gender principle
Global Impact in Empowering Healthcare and Women’s Rights In the heart of The Gambia, known as the “Smiling Coast of Africa,” a remarkable gathering took place. The 12th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was not just a conference; it was a celebration of the stories behind numbers,
Finding Healing Through Awareness: My Experience at the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Forum Late last month, I had the privilege of attending a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Forum for Journalists, organized by the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) at The Monarch Hotel. As a Freelance Journalist
What Interns and Young Journalists Need to Know About Workplace Harassment When Mary joined a leading newsroom as an intern, she expected to learn the art of storytelling, not how to dodge inappropriate comments from her editor. Sadly, her experience mirrors what many young journalists face when entering the media
