Kenya Urged to Strengthen Tobacco Control and Support Health Programs By Victoria Musimbi Every day, an estimated 26 Kenyans die from tobacco-related illnesses, according to data cited by the National Taxpayers Association and the World Health Organization.From cancer and cardiovascular disease to chronic respiratory illnesses, tobacco use continues to burden
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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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
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
