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.
The people tasked with holding power accountable and shaping our national discourse are struggling to survive- Queenter Mbori, Executive Director, AMWIK Across local newsrooms and international platforms alike, Kenyan journalists have continuously braved daunting odds to deliver truth to power. Their grit, courage, and relentless dedication paint a powerful picture of resilience,
AMWIK AND UNESCO EQUIP 60 WOMEN JOURNALISTS WITH CRUCIAL DIGITAL SAFETY SKILLS The Association of Media Women in Kenya through the support of UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), brought together 60 women journalists for an intensive two-day virtual training executed across two cohorts from July 20
