Building Safer Media Spaces: AMWIK and IMS Ethiopia Share Strategies for Journalist Protection In a time of increasing threats to press freedom and heightened risks for journalists in East Africa, regional collaboration and shared learning are crucial. AMWIK was honored to host a visit from Elsabet Samuel Tadesse, Programme Officer
Feminizing Kenya’s Political Spaces: Women, Media and Movements Redefining Power By Joan Kinuthia, Amwik Program Assistant Kenya’s political landscape remains a contested ground where power, privilege, and patriarchy still shape who leads and whose voice is amplified. Despite constitutional guarantees under the 2010 Constitution — including the two-thirds gender principle
Global Impact in Empowering Healthcare and Women’s Rights In the heart of The Gambia, known as the “Smiling Coast of Africa,” a remarkable gathering took place. The 12th edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary was not just a conference; it was a celebration of the stories behind numbers,
Finding Healing Through Awareness: My Experience at the Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Forum Late last month, I had the privilege of attending a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Forum for Journalists, organized by the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) at The Monarch Hotel. As a Freelance Journalist
What Interns and Young Journalists Need to Know About Workplace Harassment When Mary joined a leading newsroom as an intern, she expected to learn the art of storytelling, not how to dodge inappropriate comments from her editor. Sadly, her experience mirrors what many young journalists face when entering the media
Kenyan AMWIK Member Rahab Watari Wins Prestigious International Video Prize AMWIK proudly celebrates the outstanding achievement of Rahab Watari, a dedicated member of the Association of Media Women in Kenya, who has been honored with the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) Star Prize for Video. This global recognition was announced during
AMWIK ENGAGES COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON NATURE CRIMES IN KAJIADO COUNTY Across Africa, nature crimes are silently eroding communities’ futures. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), environmental crimes including illegal logging, poaching, fishing, and mining are valued at between USD 110–281 billion annually, making them the
BUILDING RESILIENT NEWSROOMS: AMWIK Champions Mental Health Awareness Among Young Journalists The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) has once again demonstrated its commitment to promoting safe, inclusive, and gender-sensitive workspaces within Kenya’s media industry. AMWIK hosted a Psychosocial Awareness Training for Young Journalists at the Monarch Hotel, Nairobi,
Shifting the Narrative: How Kenyan Media can Accelerate the #RaceTo2030 As Kenya progresses toward the Vision 2030 deadline, critical scrutiny is warranted regarding national achievements and the media's influence in shaping the narrative of progress. Concurrently, the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda faces a critical five-year countdown. Recognizing the
Empowering Money Mindsets: AMWIK Workshop Inspires Leadership and Financial Wellness for Women in Media Who are you when it comes to money?This thought-provoking question was at the heart of AMWIK’s Leadership and Business Growth Workshop hosted in partnership with Trish Moeketsi-Njogu of Tumi Wellness. As part of the African Women Entrepreneurship
