Women in media have been urged to step up advocacy on critical social issues and use their platforms to drive meaningful change.
David Omwoyo, CEO of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK), reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to supporting women journalists through continuous professional development.
“We will continue supporting Association of Media Women in Kenya’s efforts in promoting an informed and resourceful society through professional development and transformation of the media to enhance the status of women in Kenya,” Omwoyo.
He spoke during a meeting with the Association of Women Women in Kenya (AMWIK) officials.
The CEO highlighted the ongoing partnership between MCK and AMWIK, noting its broader impact across the journalism sector, beyond just women practitioners.
Omwoyo also commended the association’s resilience and legacy in championing the needs of women in media.
AMWIK Executive Director Queenter Mbori outlined the organization’s strategic focus, including expanding support to media stakeholders and strengthening local fundraising efforts to sustain its programs.
Mbori emphasized AMWIK’s growing role in shaping media policy, particularly around gender and Artificial Intelligence.
She also announced plans for the association’s first standalone conference for women in media, which will bring together experts from diverse fields and unveil a report on the challenges faced by women journalists.
The report is expected to be presented at a Pan-African forum.
The meeting also reviewed the MCK-AMWIK collaboration, underscoring their shared role in promoting ethical journalism and professionalism in Kenya’s media landscape.
Editor’s note: The original version of this story and the pictures were first published by MCK.