On June 12, African Women and Child Feature Services (AWCFS), with support from UN Women, convened a media learning session on Family and Personal Law. Conducted by FIDA Kenya, the training aimed to strengthen journalists’ understanding and reporting of issues affecting women, children, and families in Kenya. At a time when family disputes frequently make …
On May 21st, KICTANet hosted the 19th Kenya Internet Governance Forum (KeIGF), the main flagship event of the Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS), convening the government, civil society, academia, the private sector and other stakeholders, in the spirit of multistakeholderism, for Kenya’s premier digital policy forum. Kenya is hosting the 21st Global Internet Governance Forum …
By Raylenne Kambua The Internet Society Kenya Chapter (ISOC Kenya) hosted the Third National Community Networks Summit from May 13–15, 2026, at the 777 Recreational Centre in Machakos Town. Building on the community-driven spirit of the 2024 Akala and 2025 Mathare editions, the summit convened under the theme: “Innovating for Grassroots Digital Access and Community …
By Nelly Moraa Nyangorora Stakeholders at a national summit in Machakos called for stronger investment, policy support and collaboration to make community networks more useful to underserved communities. Stakeholders in Kenya’s digital access sector are calling for stronger institutional support, investment and collaboration to make community networks more sustainable and more useful to the communities …
By Raylenne Kambua World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2026, held in Lusaka, unfolded as both a celebration and a moment of reckoning for journalism across Africa. Against a backdrop of shifting political, technological, and economic pressures, this year’s commemoration brought together journalists, policymakers, civil society actors, and media development partners to reflect on the state …
By Reitz Mureithi For more than five years, Irene Nasimiyu has commanded the airwaves, leading vibrant radio shows in Kakamega’s Lubao FM. As a radio journalist and Masters student at Masinde Muliro, Nasimiyu admits that she did not know how to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and her profession, until she attended a fellowship by IAWRT. “Initially, …
By Natalie Kakai The media landscape is shifting rapidly, and for women in journalism and people in communication, staying ahead means mastering the tools of tomorrow. We are thrilled to share the successful conclusion of our intensive seven-month training program, “AI Fundamentals and Digital Tools for Journalists”. The initiative was born from a direct need identified …
By Mercy Achieng As a young female journalist today, the digital world isn’t just a tool for me, it’s where much of my work happens. I rely on online platforms to uncover stories, amplify voices that often go unheard, and connect with people across the globe. But during a recent digital safety training organized by …
By Reitz In the last 7 months, 40 female journalists across the country have undergone a rigorous fellowship focussed on understanding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other digital tools. At the centre of the training sessions was the rise of Technology Facilitated Gender Based Violence (TFGBV), painting a sad picture of how women remain the key …
By Lucy Kilalo The media landscape has continued to evolve with the digital shift and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence, calling for new creative ways to captivate and retain consumers. The industry is experiencing major shifts, with thousands being laid off due to the dwindling profits, with companies unable to retain their workers. While this …