STATEMENT ON EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP CHANGES AT NATION MEDIA GROUP AND THE URGENT NEED FOR GENDER INCLUSIVITY IN NEWSROOM LEADERSHIP The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) takes note of the announcement by Nation Media Group (NMG) regarding major changes to its editorial leadership structure. As an institutional anchor and
Beyond Reading and Writing, Kenya Links Adult Learning to Livelihoods By Victoria Musimbi For adults who missed out on formal education, the ability to read and write can open doors, but it may not be enough to secure a livelihood, access health information or participate fully in the economy. With
AMWIK Partners With Nation SACCO To Empower Women In Media Through Financial Inclusion For many women working in the media industry, passion often goes hand in hand with financial uncertainty. From irregular freelance income to the challenge of balancing career growth with long-term financial planning, building financial security can be
Digital Innovation Expands Opportunities for Kenya’s Microfinance Sector By Victoria Musimbi Digital platforms are giving microfinance institutions new ways to reach customers, particularly individuals and small businesses seeking convenient access to financial services beyond traditional banking channels. The growing use of technology is also placing greater emphasis on financial literacy,
PRESS STATEMENT BY THE KENYA MEDIA SECTOR WORKING GROUP (KMSWG) ON THE ABDUCTION OF STANDARD GROUP ASSOCIATE EDITOR, ALEX KIPROTICH FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nairobi, Kenya — September 2, 2026 A LINE HAS BEEN CROSSED: PRESS FREEDOM WILL NOT BE SILENCED BY TERROR Ladies and gentlemen, late last night, the free
AMWIK Executive Director Queenter Mbori appointed to Global Cyber Safety Advisory Council We are glad to announce that the AMWIK Executive Director, Queenter Mbori, has been appointed as a member of the Global Cyber Safety Advisory Council (GCSAC), a global initiative under Cyber Harassment Support (CHS) focusing on women’s digital
Kenyan Media Players Turn to Co-Design to Tackle Election Misinformation By Victoria Musimbi As misinformation continues to threaten the integrity of civic information ahead of Kenya’s next elections, Baraza Media Lab (BML), in partnership with the Mozilla Foundation, is exploring a technology-based solution by bringing journalists, content creators, fact-checkers and
AMWIK Joins CS ICT for the Launch of the 2027 Election Coverage Guidelines & MCK Strategic Plan 2026–2030 In a landmark event aimed at bolstering ethical reporting, safety for journalists, and democratic transparency across Kenya, the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) joined the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications,
Nairobi Opens First County Sickle Cell Clinic to Bring Care Closer to Patients By Victoria Musimbi For years, people with sickle cell disease in Kenya have travelled long distances to access specialised care, often facing the added burden of transport costs and the challenges of managing a lifelong condition. In
Proposed fiscal reforms seek to make menstrual products more affordable in Kenya by Victoria Masaya For millions of women and girls in Kenya, the cost of menstrual health products remains a monthly financial burden, with low-income households spending a significant share of their income to meet a basic health need.
