Established in 2005
IAWRT strives to meet the urgent global challenges faced by women in and around the media.
IAWRT-Kenya received its charter to operate as a local chapter of the International Association of Women in Radio and Television in 2005. One of our core objectives is to support the professional development of members through the exchange of ideas, experiences and technical knowledge – which is in turn used as media skills to ensure that women’s concerns, views and values are an integral part of electronic programming.
Today the chapter brings together more than 200 women across media houses, academia and like-minded organizations, and is part of a global network of 14 chapters.
- Racheal Nakitare – first Chapter President
At the heart of our approach lie collaboration and support, enabling us to achieve optimal results for our members together.
Vision, mission and values
Vision
IAWRT envisages a global environment where the role and space of women in the media is fully recognized, safe and secure, with freedom of speech without fear of online or offline trolling; where the portrayal and image of women is balanced and fair; and where women have an equal share of positions at all levels in mainstream, digital and community media – and an equal voice as citizen journalists and partners in agenda-setting, dialogue and debate.
Mission
To facilitate this change by supporting all efforts that ensure space for and impact of women in media through knowledge and information sharing; research, advocacy and policymaking; networking and building collaborations; training and capacity building; and enhancing the capabilities of women in media while safeguarding freedom of expression and promoting inclusion and diversity.
Values & Principles
Protecting human rights; safeguarding freedom of expression; ending impunity for crimes against journalists; and supporting gender equality. Our guiding principles: building journalistic credibility and high ethics, and increasing accountability and transparency.
Meet our board
A dedicated team of experienced broadcasters, trainers and media leaders steering the work of IAWRT Kenya.
Josephine Karani
Josephine Mirembe Nkuubi
Cecilia Maundu
Grace Githaiga
Racheal Nakitare
Working together for women in media
Be part of the movement
Join a community of women shaping fair, safe and inclusive media in Kenya and beyond.