Mentor — AWJP / DW Akademie Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship (Kenya)
About the Fellowship The AWJP / DW Akademie Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship equips women journalists in Kenya—especially those working in community radio and underserved regions—with the skills, tools, and networks to produce impactful, gender-sensitive
Breaking the Silence: Navigating Menopause in Kenya
Veronica Nyakoboke laughs as she imagines her “menopause party”—a celebration of what many consider a dreaded transition. “I see it as a powerful new chapter,” she says. But her upbeat attitude wasn’t always there. Like
Critical decision: To adopt or reject GMOs?
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its agricultural development as the debate over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) enters its second decade. While scientists present compelling evidence of GMOs’ potential to address chronic food insecurity,
‘We can’t eat roads’: Human cost of Kenya’s debt
On paper, Kenya’s debt is meant to fuel development and improve lives. In reality, a significant portion of borrowed funds goes toward repaying previous loans, borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, rather than funding essential
Kenya’s Climate Agenda and the Question of National Sovereignty
A little over a month after Kenya adopted the amended Climate Act, the government evicted the residents of Sasimwani, Narok County, from their homes. David Ndaraiya, a leader of the forest-dwelling Ogiek community, recounts the
Community lending by widows
In the tranquil rural community of Ikot Ekpeyak Ikono in Akwa Ibom State, South-South Nigeria, a tragic event underscores the harsh realities faced by women as breadwinners. A woman in her 60s lost her life
Market gardens and IDPs in Burkina Faso
Amazone même dans la douleur : La culture maraichère le nouveau souffle de vie de la déplacée interne Baniyala Tankoano Décamper à cause des conflits armées et relever le pari de la survie, le double challenge
Episiotomies and childbirth education in Burkina Faso
Dans les salles d’accouchement de certains centres de santé du Burkina Faso, un silence pesant entoure une pratique médicale très répandue : l’épisiotomie. Cette incision chirurgicale, pratiquée sur le périnée lors de l’accouchement pour élargir l’orifice
Access to maternity care for women with disabilities in Burkina Faso
De nombreuses femmes célèbrent l’accouchement comme l’un des moments forts de la maternité, mais pour les femmes handicapées du Burkina Faso, le chemin vers la maternité est semé d’embûches, ce qui en fait une épreuve
Battling Stigma, Seeking Love: The Struggles of Women with Disabilities in Sokoto
In Northern Nigeria, being a woman often comes with its own set of societal challenges. Add a disability to that reality, and the barriers multiply. Women with disabilities in this region face a unique double