It was a chilly morning in Mombasa County, the sun was just rising. The warm ocean breeze caressed the senses as an enchanting sight of a rainy night unfolded. This was a comforting embrace. My phone kept ringing. It was Dennis Mwangi, Fatma Bakari’s Communications assistant. My appointment was guaranteed, in 10 Minutes I was…
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Something I have grappled with for sometime now is understanding what my style is. I like to dress well and look good but I don’t like to make it the main challenge of my day. I don’t like to be excessive, but I do believe that looking the part usually dictates how seriously people take…
By Habeebat Ajayi The Heartbeat of Idiroko The Border Area between Nigeria and Cotonou At the buzzing frontier town of Idiroko, located in Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, commerce flows with an intensity that mirrors the unyielding spirit of the women who drive it. Positioned strategically along Nigeria’s border with the Benin…
Children’s rights need to be protected. They are targeted by abuse such as violence and discrimination. Sexual abuse is underreported in Kenya and is often inflicted by family members and acquaintances. Journalist Caroline Katana reports on the experiences young girls fighting against violence in the home face. This story is part of the African Women…
Nelly Ating has been documenting the plight of child victims of Boko Haram, in the norther part of Nigeria. Ating, a photojournalist, focuses on the trauma inflicted on the children by the militia. While telling the stories of children caught up in the crosshairs of conflict is Ating’s driving force, she told AWiM News that…
This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with UNESCO, through the IPDC framework.
Jennifer Nagut from Maero village in Uganda displays the bananas at her stall in Busia, Kenya. She is among several Ugandan women who cross the border every day to sell nutritious foodstuffs to Kenya/Photo by Faith Matete It is dawn, and the flickers of the weak morning sun are illuminating the skies of…
View on Zencastr Peace Hillary is an accomplished Rwandan journalist with over 20 years of experience in the media profession. She serves as the Managing Director of Family Magazine, which focuses on gender issues, family promotion, women’s empowerment, combating Gender-Based Violence (GBV), and family conflicts. In episode 26 of Her Media Diary podcast, Peace shares…
Down the lake, at Kiga a village in Bugiri in Wakiso district in Uganda is one boat sailing on the calm lake. The once busy stop centre for fish is now very quiet and lonely. Here I find Kisakye washing her clothes. She has items in a polythene bag that she seems to be selling…
Climate change insecurity: Kenya continues to battle the effects of climate change. Women and children are often left to shoulder the burden of food insecurity. Governments and local organisations need to prioritise these through peacebuilding tactics. This story is part of the African Women in Media (AWiM) Peace and Security Journalism Programme in partnership with…
When Patricia Olubunmi Etteh was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives in Nigeria in June 2007, she made history. She was the first woman to occupy that position, but media reportage downplayed her achievement. Initial commentary focused on her professional background as a hairdresser and beauty therapist, creating perceptions that she was not deserving…
