OPINION: For media freedom let’s build bridges between the pen and the gun in 2021

By Guest Writer,

By Dinnah Ondari It is now cliché to refer to 2020 as a difficult year, thanks to COVID-19. Media especially took a hit from the harsh economic...

MCK , Media freedom , sexual harassment

OPINION: Sexual harassment still rampant in Kenyan newsrooms

By Guest Writer,

By Sharon Kiburi As the world comes to terms with appropriate work space protocol for women and all genders, Kenya media lags far behind. Also R...

#Metoo , MCK , sexual harassment

Women left out as news sources, newsroom leadership still ‘reserved’ for men: study

By VOA,

A new study into the representation of women in media says news organizations should do more to include female perspectives. The first step to achi...

Female Journalists , MCK , Women in news

NGEC raises concern over rising cases of domestic violence, sexual harassment

By Rachel Ombaka,

The National Gender and Equality Commission has expressed concern over emerging  trends of domestic violence and sexual harassment directed to women,...

coronavirus , GBV , gender based violence , NGEC , sexual harassment

MCK demands stern action on Magoha’s aide over sexual assault claims

By Tonny Ndungu,

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is demanding justice after complaints that a bodyguard attached to Education CS George Magoha sexually assaulted two ...

CS Magoha

Magoha bodyguard under fire after claims he sexually assaulted journalists

By Citizen Reporter,

A bodyguard attached to Education CS George Magoha has come under after complaints emerged that he sexually assaulted two journalists in Kisumu on Thu...

magoha bodyguard , MCK , sexual harassment

73pc of female journalists likely to experience sexual harassment: MCK study

By Rachel Ombaka,

73 per cent of female journalists are highly likely to experience sexual harassment during assignments, a new study from the Media Council of Kenya (M...

Journalists , MCK , Online Harassment

Abuse and harassment driving girls off social media – global survey

By Citizen Reporter,

Girls and young women worldwide are demanding urgent action from social media companies after a landmark survey has revealed more than half (58%) have...

Online Harassment , social media

OPINION: Are Kenya’s educated youth the criminals?

By Guest Writer,

By Eshuchi Richard The dynamic nature of youth crime patterns in Kenya is one that intersects security and education. Collectively, the youth inclu...

WAN-IFRA Women in News, City, University of London to study sexual harassment in the media industry

By Rachel Ombaka,

WAN-IFRA Women in News and City, University of London are conducting a major study into sexual harassment in the media workplace in select countries i...

sexual harassment , WAN-IFRA

Judiciary staff reported bullying & sexual harassment but complaints rarely filed, new study reveals

By Rachel Ombaka,

Employees in the Judiciary reported bullying and sexual harassment in significant numbers but complaints were rarely filed or successfully addressed, ...

Judiciary , National Gender and Equality commission , sexual harassment

How Kenyan consulate in Lebanon became feared by women it was meant to help

By CNN,

A deep sense of fear descended over Gloria as she stepped off the bustling street into her country's consulate. Weeks earlier, she said, she paid t...

Kefala , Kenyan consulate in Lebanon , Lebanon , Sayed Chalouhi

Research on Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa indicates high levels of sexual harassment in newsrooms

By Rachel Ombaka,

Researchers at City, University of London have published a study indicating widespread sexual harassment in the media industry in Kenya, Nigeria and S...

media industry , newsroom , sexual harassment

Send us videos of misbehaving cops for action, IG Mutyambai tells Kenyans

By Tonny Ndungu,

The Inspector General of Police Hillary Mutyambai has asked Kenyans to take videos of rogue police officers in a move he says will end police brutalit...

mutyambai , police brutality

How one gay Egyptian woman stood up to homophobia and paid the ultimate price

By CNN,

In 2017, Sarah Hegazi was arrested and said she was tortured for waving a rainbow gay pride flag at a concert in Cairo. Last weekend, the 30-year...

Gay , LGBTQ , Sarah Hegazi

Charles Owino defends police brutality, saying officers are ‘young and drunk in power’

By Tonny Ndungu,

Police spokesperson Charles Owino now says that police officers accused of brutality were 'probably young and drunk from the little power they have'. ...

charles owino , IPOA , police brutality

Police officer Duncan Ndiema Ndiwah to be arrested over killing of 13yr-old Yassin Moyo on balcony

By Citizen Reporter,

The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved the arrest and prosecution of a police officer, Duncan Ndiema Ndiwah. This he said is in connectio...

Duncan Ndiema Ndiwah , IPOA , police brutality , Yasin Hussein Moyo

Kenya Police have killed 15 people, injured 31 in COVID-19 curfew enforcement – IPOA

By Citizen Reporter,

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) says 15 people have been killed and 31 others injured by police officers since Kenya heightened se...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , curfew , IPOA , kenya police , police brutality , police deaths

90% of women in Kenya receive harassment calls and SMSs – new study

By Citizen Reporter,

9 out of 10 women in Kenya receive harassment and nuisance calls and SMSs, a report from Truecaller has revealed. In particular, sexual and inappro...

sexual harassment , truecaller

Wendy’s boss in Lebanon found her preparing dinner. Moments later, she was told to never touch food with her bare, black hands again

By CNN,

Wendy’s boss glared at her as she chopped coriander. Stone-faced and angry, he charged out of the kitchen to speak with his wife. Moments later, ...

domestic workers , Lebanon , migrant workers