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Kenyan AMWIK Member Rahab Watari Wins Prestigious International Video Prize

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

COMMUNITY ENGAGED ON COMBATING NATURE CRIMES IN KAJIADO COUNTY

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

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

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

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

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

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