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Forging a Path to Safer Digital Spaces: AMWIK Presents Research on TFGBV at TikTok Roundtable

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

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

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

Apply Now: MCK Media Industrial Attachment Programme – Open for September–November 2025 Cohort!

Apply Now: MCK Media Industrial Attachment Programme – Open for September–November 2025 Cohort! Are you a final-year female journalism or communication student eager to gain real-world experience in the media industry? The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is excited to share this life-changing opportunity from the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) – the MCK

Beyond the Newsroom: Media’s Role in Women’s Empowerment in Homa Bay

Beyond the Newsroom: Media’s Role in Women’s Empowerment in Homa Bay By Tracy Anyango The quiet hum of conversation filled the training room, broken only by the rustle of notebooks and the soft clicks of cameras. In one corner, a group of young journalists leaned forward, pens poised, as speakers

Global Initiative and AMWIK Launch Collective Effort to Combat Nature Crimes

Global Initiative and AMWIK Launch Collective Effort to Combat Nature Crimes Kenya’s breathtaking biodiversity and rich natural resources are not only a source of national pride but also the backbone of the country’s economy. Tourism, driven largely by this natural heritage, contributes over 250 billion shillings annually in foreign exchange,

IEBC and Media Reignite Collaboration Ahead of 2027 Polls

IEBC and Media Reignite Collaboration Ahead of 2027 Polls In a bid to foster transparency and strengthen collaboration ahead of the 2027 General Election, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) convened a high-level consultative roundtable with media stakeholders in Nairobi. The meeting, the first formal engagement under the Commission’s

AMWIK Spotlight: Cynthia Gichiri’s Fearless Pursuit of Truth in Investigative Journalism  

AMWIK Spotlight: Cynthia Gichiri’s Fearless Pursuit of Truth in Investigative Journalism   AMWIK recently sat down with award-winning investigative journalist and member Cynthia Gichiri, who shared the inspiring story of her 14-year journey in journalism—marked by resilience, groundbreaking exposés, and an unwavering commitment to truth.   From her early days

“Children Are Today’s Change-Makers”: Young Kenyan Climate Champion Shines at Africa’s Largest Clean Air Forum

“Children Are Today’s Change-Makers”: Young Kenyan Climate Champion Shines at Africa’s Largest Clean Air Forum Kenya  At just 12 years old, Karen Wanjiru Kimani stood before an audience of scientists, policymakers, and environmental leaders from across the continent with a powerful call to climate action. “We do not inherit the

Nurturing Future Storytellers: AMWIK Engages Aspiring Journalists at JSAK Forum 

Nurturing Future Storytellers: AMWIK Engages Aspiring Journalists at JSAK Forum  Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) participated in the Journalist Students Association of Kenya (JSAK) Forum, hosted at Kenya Methodist University (KeMU). The forum brought together vibrant student leaders from universities across Kenya offering media and communication studies.  Representing

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