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
Forging a Path to Safer Digital Spaces: AMWIK Presents Research on TFGBV at TikTok Roundtable In a significant step towards combating online abuse, the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) has issued a powerful call for collaborative action to tackle Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV). The call was made during
USAWA Project Concludes in Nakuru, Leaving a Legacy of Accountability The USAWA Program, a collaborative initiative to strengthen transparency and integrity in Kenya's health sector reached a significant milestone with the official closeout in Nakuru County. The event, bringing together key stakeholders from county government, civil society, faith-based organizations, and
Renewed Collaboration: MCK and AMWIK Team Up to Champion Journalist Safety and Professionalism In a significant move to bolster Kenya's media landscape, the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) have officially renewed their partnership. This collaboration, formalized through a new Memorandum of
