30th October 2026 Press Release For Immediate Release EAST AFRICAN WOMEN IN MEDIA ORGANIZATIONS FORM REGIONAL ALLIANCE TO CHAMPION WOMEN’S RIGHTS AND AMPLIFY VOICES ACROSS THE REGION NAIROBI / KAMPALA / ADDIS ABABA / DAR ES SALAAM — Women in media organizations from Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Tanzania have officially
Experts Call for Stronger Collaboration to Prevent Disease Outbreaks By Victoria Musimbi Strengthening disease surveillance, promoting responsible antibiotic use and improving waste management are among the measures needed to prevent disease outbreaks and protect communities from health risks linked to humans, animals and the environment. Speaking during a media briefing
AMWIK and MCK Strengthen Partnership to Support Women Journalists Ahead of 2027 The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) and the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) have reaffirmed their joint commitment to advancing gender equality, enhancing journalist safety, and building capacity across the media landscape following a review of
AMWIK Champions Gender Inclusion in Proposed Reforming of the Media Council Act As Kenya’s media sector undergoes rapid technological transformation, the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding press freedom, institutional integrity, and gender responsiveness within the industry's regulatory bodies. Representing AMWIK during the
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
