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 Nelly Moraa. Women Journalists in Kenya Embrace Technology, But Digital Gaps Persist, New Report Finds. NAIROBI MARCH 7, 2025- A new report on the use of technology by women journalists in mainstream media in Kenya, highlights critical challenges affecting their professional growth, including digital safety threats, work life balance struggles and limited leadership opportunities. …
By Purity Kinuthia. The position of women in mainstream media continues to be a crucial topic of discussion in anera where technology advancement is changing journalism. On February 8, 2025, the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) Kenya Chapter held an online webinar to validate findings from its research on the use …
“Mentorship is the art of unlocking potential by guiding individuals through open doors.” Caroline Ghosn Embracing this philosophy, the International Association of Women in Radio and Television, Kenya chapter, has, for the past six years, championed a transformative platform for female journalists in Kenya. Handpicked from diverse universities nationwide, aspiring female journalists are granted a …
By Cecilia Maundu In today’s digital age, the Internet, including social media, serves as an indispensable tool forjournalists to connect with their peers, engage with the public, conduct research, andexpress their viewpoints. However, it’s essential to acknowledge that the Internet has alsogiven rise to gender-based online violence, which disproportionately affects womenjournalists. A 2020 UN Women …
The significance of AI in technology debates cannot be overstated, as its wide-ranging influence extends to the media and various other sectors. Recognizing the disruptive potential of AI, the International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) organized a webinar on July 7th, 2023, in collaboration with the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) and …
According to the most current UN Women’s Global Database on Violence, Kenya ranks 128 globally and 57 globally for gender inequality. According to statistics on the prevalence of various types of violence against women over the past 12 months, female genital mutilation or cutting occurred 21% more frequently than female genital mutilation or cutting over the past 12 months, at 21%, compared to lifetime rates of 40.7% for physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence.