Meet the IAWRT-KE board
Experienced broadcasters, trainers, researchers and media leaders who volunteer their time to grow the chapter.
Josephine Karani
Ms. Karani is the Technical Manager, PBU, at the Parliament of Kenya – a seasoned broadcast journalist of close to three decades and previously a Chief Producer, Television, with the public broadcaster KBC.
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She holds a Diploma in Television Production/Presentation from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC), a certificate in Educational Programme Production (EPPC) from Radio Netherlands Training Centre, and a Bachelor of Arts (Sociology and Communication) from the University of Nairobi, where she is pursuing a Master’s in Communication. She holds numerous certificates in media and communication from institutions at home and abroad. Ms. Karani has produced programmes of all genres on radio, television and online platforms. Her passion lies in children, youth and women’s issues – especially their rights and development. She is an alumna of the Coaching and Leadership programme (The Media Project) of the Poynter Institute, USA.
Josephine Mirembe Nkuubi
Mirembe has been instrumental in proposal and report writing, serving as a Film Juror of the IAWRT film festival and organizing events for members.
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She is an independent advocacy filmmaker with a passion for disability advocacy, and a two-time finalist at the Australian (NOVA Employment) Focus on Ability Film Festival. She loves the performing arts and has worked as a director and actress in stage, radio and film productions, as well as a voice artiste. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, and Journalism from the United States International University–Africa (USIU-A), a Diploma in Television Production from the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, and is pursuing postgraduate studies in Digital Communication at USIU-A.
Cecilia Maundu
Cecilia is a broadcast journalist and media trainer in Kenya, and a specialist in gender digital security training for women journalists, women leaders and human rights defenders.
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Cecilia’s quest is to ensure that even the most vulnerable feel safe online. She is also a user experience (UX) expert who leads training on collecting feedback and evaluating how effective online security tools are – creating a holistic approach to digital security. Ms. Maundu holds a Master’s in Communication and a Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Sociology) from the University of Nairobi, and is pursuing a PhD in Communication Studies at Moi University, with a thesis on “digital security in the era of data mining”.
Dr. Grace Githaiga
Grace is the CEO of the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet), a multi-stakeholder think tank for ICT policy and regulation, and hosts the television talk show Take on Tech on the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).
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The talk show explores technological concepts and debates with a panel of experts. Grace has over 20 years of experience in partnership building, influencing and shaping policy direction, research, training, resource mobilization, strategic networking, developing and convening ICT networks, and supporting community broadcasting. She is sensitive to and respectful of cultural differences, with the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts.
Racheal Nakitare
Ms. Nakitare is the Assistant Television Programmes Manager at the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), with vast experience on local and international broadcast projects. She was the first African President of IAWRT International.
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She holds a Master’s in Communication Studies from the University of Nairobi and studied New Media and Conflict Transformation at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, University of Maryland, as a Hubert Humphrey Fellow. She trained in coaching and leadership at the Poynter Institute under The Media Project, and is a Knight Journalism Fellow and alumna of Radio Netherlands Training Centre. Passionate about gender equality and women’s empowerment, she leads evidence-building through research and online training for women leaders in Kenya. During her IAWRT presidency the association grew to include the Arab-speaking and South American regions, and she pioneered initiatives such as the Gender Mainstreaming project. She represents the Ethical Journalism Network in Africa, sits on the advisory board of Orione Children’s Centre in Nairobi, and was the first African journalist to interview President Barack Obama at the White House, in June 2010.
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Reach out to the board through the secretariat, or join IAWRT Kenya as a member.