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Reclaiming the Narrative: Insights from the 2026 Media Summit

Reclaiming the Narrative: Insights from the 2026 Media Summit The 2026 Pan-African Media Summit, held recently from May 13th to 14th in Nairobi, Kenya, brought together a formidable coalition of policymakers, journalists, and civil society actors to confront the critical challenges facing Africa’s changing information ecosystem. As a co-convenor of

Rethinking Wildlife Trade: Kenya’s Path to Protection and Reform

Rethinking Wildlife Trade: Kenya’s Path to Protection and Reform By Victoria Musimbi Kenya is increasingly being called upon to rethink its approach to wildlife trade as new research highlights growing risks to conservation, animal welfare, and public health. While the country remains globally recognized for its rich biodiversity, experts say

Stakeholders Push for Fairness and Accountability in Kenya’s Tax Reforms

Stakeholders Push for Fairness and Accountability in Kenya’s Tax Reforms By Victoria Musimbi Kenya’s pursuit of fiscal justice and accountability remains central to the implementation of the National Tax Policy (2023), a framework designed to ensure taxation is fair, transparent, and responsive to citizens’ needs. Anchored in the Constitution of

AMWIK Unveils Landmark State of Women in Media Report and Honors Excellence at 2026 Awards Gala

AMWIK Unveils Landmark State of Women in Media Report and Honors Excellence at 2026 Awards Gala In a historic milestone for the Kenyan media landscape, the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) officially unveiled its pioneering State of Women in Media in Kenya (2026) report during the AMWIK Women

KENYAN MEDIA TO HOST PAN-AFRICAN MEDIA SUMMIT ON INFORMATIONINTEGRITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

МCK РАRTNERS TO HOST PAN-AFRICAN MEDIA SUMMIT ON INFORMATIONINTEGRITY AND SUSTAINABILITY NAIROBI- It is all systems go for the first Pan-African Media Summit, coming to Nairobi from 13to 14 May 2026. Over 20 countries are expected to attend, making it a truly continental gathering.The Summit will bring together editors, journalists,

IEBC, Media Stakeholders Sign MoU to Strengthen Election Reporting Ahead of 2027

IEBC, Media Stakeholders Sign MoU to Strengthen Election Reporting Ahead of 2027 AMWIK joined the Kenya Media Sector Working Group (KMSWG) in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC). This partnership establishes a formal framework for cooperation ahead of, during, and after the 2027

How Africa Can Curb Illicit Financial Flows to Unlock Development Funding

How Africa Can Curb Illicit Financial Flows to Unlock Development Funding By Victoria Musimbi Africa loses an estimated USD 90 billion every year through illicit financial flows funds that could transform schools, strengthen hospitals, improve infrastructure, and drive innovation across the continent. To tackle this challenge, the Coalition for Dialogue

Mongabay launches Swahili platform to expand access to environmental journalism in East Africa

Mongabay launches Swahili platform to expand access to environmental journalism in East Africa By Victoria Musimbi Communities across East Africa are facing the growing impacts of climate change, from devastating floods to prolonged droughts. Yet much of the information explaining these changes remains in scientific reports, policy documents, or technical

AMWIK TO CONVENE LANDMARK “WOMEN IN MEDIA CONFERENCE 2026” TO ADDRESS GENDER EQUITY AND MEDIA SUSTAINABILITY 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  REF: AMWIK TO CONVENE LANDMARK “WOMEN IN MEDIA CONFERENCE 2026” TO ADDRESS GENDER EQUITY AND MEDIA SUSTAINABILITY  NAIROBI, KENYA. The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is proud to announce the Women in Media Conference 2026, scheduled for 23-24 April 2026 in Nairobi. Under the theme “Resilient Professionals, Sustainable Futures,” this

Celebrating Excellence: Member Lourdes Walusala Joins the AU Media Fellowship Cohort 3.0

AMWIK’s Lourdes Walusala Selected for Prestigious AU Media Fellowship The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is proud to announce that our member, Lourdes Walusala, has been selected for the African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) Cohort 3.0. Lourdes’ selection is a significant achievement, as she emerged as one of

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