Kenya to Host Continental Technology Summit to Drive Africa's Innovation Agenda By Victoria Musimbi Despite ambitious digital strategies and innovation agendas across Africa, many promising ideas continue to struggle to move beyond policy into implementation, limiting the continent's ability to fully harness science, research and technology for economic transformation.i To
AMWIK Celebrates Member Mercy Tyra on Her Appointment as Radio Controller of Radio Maisha The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) extends its warmest congratulations to our esteemed member, Mercy Tyra, following her appointment as the new Radio Controller at Radio Maisha. Mercy’s elevation to the helm of one
Strathmore University Business School, The Burns Brothers Launch Creative Economy Africa Institute By Victoria Musimbi Africa's creative economy is poised for significant growth, but despite the continent's global influence in music, film, fashion, sports, digital media and cultural tourism, much of its creative potential remains untapped. To help bridge this
AMWIK AND UNESCO LAUNCH SAFETY INITIATIVE FOR FEMALE JOURNALISTS - How to apply By Faith Kemuma Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) and UNESCO’s International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) have launched a joint initiative to improve the safety and
Power Meets Capital: Inside the Historic 5th NALAFEM Summit in Nairobi Power Meets Capital: Inside the Historic 5th NALAFEM Summit in Nairobi Across Africa, the conversation surrounding women's leadership underwent a profound transformation. For years, the global discourse focused primarily on representation, securing seats at decision-making tables, increasing the number
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMWIK AND UNESCO IPDC TO LAUNCH PROJECT EMPOWERING WOMEN JOURNALISTS ON DIGITAL SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH AND NEWSROOM POLICY ACROSS FOUR KENYAN COUNTIES Nairobi - The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), through the support of UNESCO's International Programme for the Development of Communication(IPDC), will
Guarding the Vote: Media Leaders Convene to Shape Election Preparedness Ahead of 2027 As Kenya inches closer to the 2027 general elections, the media landscape finds itself at a critical crossroads. In a proactive move to ensure the upcoming polls are defined by truth, stability, and professional integrity, the Association
Strengthening the Future of the Fourth Estate: AMWIK Empowers Young Women Journalists in Nairobi The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) today hosted a dynamic forum for young, upcoming women journalists and communicators in Nairobi. This engagement underscores AMWIK’s commitment to decentralizing its operations and fostering a robust national
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
