Winnie Awuor
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AMWIK, UNESCO Launch Initiative to Boost Journalist Safety in Kenya
The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), in partnership with UNESCO, has officially launched the Empowering Journalists for Safety and Equity in Kenya.The launch, which took place on July 3, 2026, marked the formal rollout of a project designed to address the growing risks facing journalists in Kenya, including online harassment, physical threats during…
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Shelter Afrique Appoints New Board Leadership to Drive Growth
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has named Lionel Zinsou as Chairman of the Board and Said Athman Mtwana as Vice Chairman. The appointments were made during the Bank’s 149th Board meeting on 11 December. Zinsou, former Prime Minister of Benin and a seasoned economist, brings decades of experience in global finance, investment banking, and public…
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Men Dominate Mobile Money as Women Lag
Kenyan men continue to control most mobile money transactions, exposing a stubborn gender gap despite rising financial inclusion, according to the latest Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) report. In 2024, men accounted for 61 percent of all mobile money transactions across leading platforms including M-Pesa, Airtel Money and T-Kash, leaving women with just 39 percent…
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AMWIK Sounds Alarm on Escalating Online Violence Targeting Journalists
Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) has called for stronger Online protection for journalist stating the importance of digital safety and security as a crucial part of Journalistic work. Speaking on X during a meeting on online harassment in the media, AMWIK Executive Director Queenter Mbori emphasized the need of digital safety acknowledging the…
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Allmed Medical Supplies Steps In to Tackle Hospital Equipment Gap
Many hospitals in Kenya continue to struggle with shortages of vital medical equipment such as dialysis machines, devices for managing apnea in children among others. According to the Ministry of Health (MoH), the availability of basic medical equipment stands at 77 percent nationally while only 24 percent of health facilities have all basic medical equipment.…
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Kenyan Journalists Trained to Tackle Rising Online Threats
Kenyan journalists are increasingly turning to digital platforms for news gathering and visibility, but rising cases of online threats, cyberbullying, hacking and doxxing have put their safety and careers at risk. To address these challenges, the Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), with support from the Urgent Action Fund (UAF), convened a two-day specialized…
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KNCCI, KPDA Sign MoU to Unlock Affordable Housing Agenda
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and the Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen private sector involvement in the Affordable Housing Program (AHP). According to KNCCI , Housing prices have increased by 100 percent since 2004, with 22 percent of Kenyans residing in urban…
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How Startups Can Address Challenges in Informal Settlements
Informal settlements pose a significant challenge to urbanization, particularly in developing countries. However, startups, especially the ones focused on social entrepreneurship can help change lives for informal settlement dwellers. Informal settlements, often known to as slums, are areas where people live without official approval and usually without proper planning. These neighborhoods are typically marked by…
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How Agri-Tech is Revolutionizing Bio-Agriculture in Kenya
In today’s modern world, technology seems to be taking the spotlight, making it appear as though we are drifting away from our agricultural roots. However, with the growing challenges facing the agricultural sector, Agri-Tech is becoming increasingly necessary to address these issues. Agriculture remains the lifeblood of many in Kenya and is a key pillar…
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Parents Urged to Embrace Financial Literacy to Fight Poverty
Kenyans have been urged to prioritize financial literacy as a major approach to improve household stability and support children’s education across informal settlements. Speaking during an event held in Kajiado County, CFK Africa Program Manager Mediatrix Tuju emphasized that financial literacy is crucial in ensuring households get daily requirements including food and even education for…
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Kenya To Legalize Cryptocurrencies After Years of Ban
Kenya has finally lifted the blanket ban on cryptocurrencies after nearly 10 years. Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) John Mbadi said the move is aimed at spurring innovation in the finance sector and tap into opportunities presented by crypto industry. The Treasury proposed a policy on Virtual Assets and Virtual Asset Service Providers which seeks to…
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Why Nairobi County Banned Hawking in CBD
After the county government of Nairobi made a decision to ban hawking activities in the main streets in the Central Business District (CBD), many people are questioning the justification of the ban. The ban came as a result of complaints from the public about the congestion on the sidewalks that makes it difficult to navigate,…
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Nairobi County Bans Hawking in Main Streets in CBD
The county government of Nairobi has issued a new directive concerning hawking activities within the Central Business District (CBD). On 6 January 2025, the county government of Nairobi through the county secretary and head of public service Godfrey Akumali, made a public notice on the ban of street hawking within the CBD. According to the…
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Kenya Airways Resumes Trading on NSE After 5 Years of Suspension
The Nairobi Security Exchange (NSE) has lifted the 5 year suspension which was issued on the Kenya Airways (KQ) on July 2020. This suspension was given after the government proposed a bill to renationalise the airline which was then reporting losses. READ: Kenya Airways Set to Restore Grounded Dreamliner to Service The suspension was uplifted…
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