Muting the Microphones of Hate: How Kenya’s Media and Public Discourse Can Safeguard the 2027 Polls With the 2027 General Election drawing nearer, a familiar undercurrent of tension is beginning to ripple across Kenya’s media channels and public discourse. Polarizing rhetoric, ethnic profiling, and an increasingly hostile public square have
Building Safer Newsrooms and Healthier Minds: Inside AMWIK’s Latest Push for Kenyan Journalists By Mary Rebecca, Project Assistant, AMWIK When pressure builds up in a newsroom, the immediate response is usually to chase the next deadline. But for many Kenyan journalists, particularly women, the real challenge isn't just meeting deadlines,
Women’s Rights Organisations in Africa Launch Coalition for Gender Equality and Media Sustainability FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE30th September 2026 Seven women-led African media and gender-focused organisations have jointly launched the Coalition for Gender Equality and Media Sustainability in Africa (CGEMSA), a continental alliance committed to advancing gender equality, strengthening media sustainability,
BEFORE WE VOTE, WHAT DO WE KNOW?: REFLECTIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO INFORMATION By Risper Wanjiru, Project Assistant, AMWIK Imagine receiving a WhatsApp message telling you that your polling station has changed. You forward it to your family group. Someone says it is fake. Another person
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
