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Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) AMWIK’s vision is a just society in which the media embraces and promotes equitable development and human rights.

The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is a National Media Association established in 1982 and registered under the Societies Act as a non-profit membership organization for women journalists from the print, electronic media, and other areas of communication. AMWIK’s mission is to use the media to promote an informed and gender-responsive society through professional and transformative media.  

Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) hosted a delegation from to review ongoing joint initiatives and map out st...
05/08/2026

Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) hosted a delegation from to review ongoing joint initiatives and map out strategic future collaborations aimed at transforming Kenya’s media sector into a safer, more equitable space.

Central to this partnership assessment was evaluation of joint projects designed to combat sexual harassment, strengthen institutional accountability, and address enforcement gaps, underreporting, and fear of retaliation, particularly among women journalists, interns, and freelancers.

Great things happen when we work together. of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is proud to partner with for its mileston...
05/08/2026

Great things happen when we work together. of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) is proud to partner with for its milestone 10th conference, a proven springboard for advancing research, exposure, and cross-learning to empower women in media.

Join us at under the theme Powering Women's Leadership: Media, Economics and Governance.

Early Bird Tickets: AWiM Member: $25, Standard: $50, Group (5 people): $200. Secure your ticket at: awim26.africanwomeninmedia.com

Do you have passion for resource mobilization, skills in grant writing and an eye for donor funding? AMWIK is looking fo...
04/08/2026

Do you have passion for resource mobilization, skills in grant writing and an eye for donor funding? AMWIK is looking for you. Apply today.

Key takeouts from the women editors’ roundtable on strengthening newsroom leadership for safe and ethical election repor...
31/07/2026

Key takeouts from the women editors’ roundtable on strengthening newsroom leadership for safe and ethical election reporting ahead of kenya’s 2027 general elections in partnership with .

Media Council of Kenya

"Let us build a media landscape that is safe, equitable, truthful, and resilient." -Queenter Mbori, ED, AMWIK
31/07/2026

"Let us build a media landscape that is safe, equitable, truthful, and resilient." -Queenter Mbori, ED, AMWIK

Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) in partnership with have this morning convened a Women Editors’ Breakfast R...
31/07/2026

Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) in partnership with have this morning convened a Women Editors’ Breakfast Roundtable bringing together newsroom leaders in Nairobi.

As Kenya looks ahead to the 2027 General Elections, press freedom and journalist safety remain paramount. AMWIK’s State of Women in Media in Kenya (2026) report shows that 64.8% of women journalists have experienced safety or security breaches, with only 17.2% feeling safe covering elections.

We aim to build a unified commitment to building safer, more resilient newsrooms ahead of 2027.

With 75% of local women journalists experiencing online harassment and 43% suffering from burnout, digital security is n...
30/07/2026

With 75% of local women journalists experiencing online harassment and 43% suffering from burnout, digital security is no longer just a technical skill but a prerequisite for survival and press freedom.

To bridge this gap, Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) , with support from UNESCO 's International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), successfully trained 60 women journalists across Kenya in an intensive digital safety workshop.

By protecting our reporters' devices, sources, and well-being, we ensure Kenya's storytellers can continue telling essential stories safely.

Congratulations to our member, , for being selected as one of only three recipients of the fully funded ACJ–Bloomberg S...
28/07/2026

Congratulations to our member, , for being selected as one of only three recipients of the fully funded ACJ–Bloomberg Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship! 👏🏾

Through this prestigious program offered by the Asian College of Journalism in partnership with Bloomberg, Joy will be pursuing postgraduate studies in Business and Financial Multimedia Journalism.

We are incredibly proud to see Joy take on this opportunity to sharpen her skills, represent African storytelling on a global platform, and deepen her impact in financial journalism.

Equipping local journalists with practical tools in gender-responsive election coverage, AI and digital safety strategi...
28/07/2026

Equipping local journalists with practical tools in gender-responsive election coverage, AI and digital safety strategies has set a strong operational standard for responsible media coverage.

Implemented by Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) in partnership with , this training directly addressed the urgent need for ethical and conflict-sensitive reporting frameworks among emerging media practitioners.

Our goal is to foster a safe, inclusive, and resilient ecosystem that effectively counters misinformation, safeguards journalists from digital and physical threats, and guarantees fair, balanced representation for all.

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