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P♀WER 2017

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A project combining Radio drama, radio talk shows, Training, community leader’s discussions and college debates on women leadership, with the goal of increasing women representation in elected posts in the 2017 General elections. The project whose official title was “Spotlights on Women Aspirant Leaders at County Level” was implemented together with FIDA Kenya. In particular the focus was Member of County Assembly (MCA) and Governor sit. The project targeted Mombasa, Kajiado, Narok, Nandi, Trans Nzoia, West Pokot, Nyandarua and Kisumu Counties. The project incorporated three strategies: ...

Phase 2: Using Creative Media to Support Realization of Gender Equality

December 16, 2024

Media Focus on Africa is excited to announce the launch of county-level public screenings of the Fil

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If we want a safe world for women, we all need to be Feminists

November 25, 2024

FEMINISM is a term that has attracted a fair share of negative campaigning in the recent past both i

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Phase 1: Using Creative Media to Support Realization of Gender Equality

October 22, 2024

Media Focus on Africa is pleased to announce the commencement of a new phase of public screenings of

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Uganda Media Week 2024 – Rebuilding Trust in Media in Times of Ai

October 21, 2024

Kampala, Uganda – October 16, 2024 – Media Focus on Africa Uganda (MFA) is thrilled to announce

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Uganda Media Week is shaping the Future of Journalism and Media in Uganda

September 13, 2024

Since its inception in 2019, Uganda Media Week has steadily become a cornerstone for fostering dialo

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Kushiriki Project

April 3, 2024

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the role of youth in shaping political discourse and electo

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Empowering Communities: Insights From the Recently Concluded Community Dialogues

November 13, 2023

Over the past few months, a series of impactful community dialogues took place in various counties a

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Embracing the Future: Uganda Media Week 2023 Explores Public Interest, AI, and the Evolution of Journalism

November 7, 2023

Set to take place from November 9th, 2023, the 5th Uganda Media Week Conference, hosted by Media Foc

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Unleashing the Power of Women in Kenyan Politics: Filamu za Akina Dada Uongizini

October 6, 2023

In a society where women’s voices are often marginalised in political decision-making,

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WE ARE HIRING: Media Consultant

July 26, 2023

MEDIA CONSULTANT TERMS OF REFERENCE Media Focus on Africa invites applications from eligible media c

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Using media and dialogue to fight against Gender Based Violence against Women and girls.

June 21, 2023

MFA partnered with Urgent Action fund to fight GBV against women and girls using media and dialogue

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Training Rural media Outlets and Female Practitioners on Media Viability

June 21, 2023

With support from DW Akademie, MFA trained representatives from Radio Pacis, Voice Of Karamoja, Mama

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International Press Freedom Day: Celebrating the Freedom to Inform and Be Informed

May 3, 2023

Every year on May 3rd, we celebrate International Press Freedom Day, an occasion that highlights the

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Media Monitoring Report Launch: Advancing Gender Equality in Political News Coverage

May 1, 2023

A recent media monitoring report launched by Wambui Wamunyu reveals a significant gender gap in poli

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FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TO LEAD US TO GENDER EQUALITY, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE REMAIN “ANALOGUE”

March 8, 2023

This year’s International Women’s Day is marked under the theme DigitALL: Innovation and Technol

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Media Focus on Africa wins two prestigious awards for promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women

March 6, 2023

Media Focus on Africa (MFA) has made its mark as a leading organization in the promotion of gender e

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Radio: A Vital Tool for Advocating for Peace and Women Empowerment

February 13, 2023

Today, on World Radio Day, we take a moment to celebrate the power and reach of radio as a medium fo

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Angel Mbuthia is a rising star in the world of politics, leadership and public service.

January 29, 2023

Not only is she the Ms President season 2 winner, she is a member of the Kenya National Youth Counci

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Women’s Participation in Kenyan Politics is moving in the right direction

January 19, 2023

Since the 2013 elections in particular, Kenya has seen a significant increase in the number of women

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Rural Based Journalists trained on digital inclusion reporting for marginalized groups of people

December 18, 2022

141 rural based journalists in five subregions in Northern and Eastern Uganda were trained to effect

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Increased women’s Political Representation as the sustainable path to reduced Gender Based Violence?

December 1, 2022

The world is observing the 16 days of activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV). It is an annual

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Angel Mbuthia Is Ms President Season 2

November 20, 2022

Over 750 women and 20 episodes later, we have a new Ms President. Angel Mbuthia from Kiambu County e

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The final six women competing for the title of Ms President Season 2

October 17, 2022

The Second season of Ms President premiered on KTN on June 30th, 2022, after a successful Season 1 i

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The Rise Of Ms President Contestants

September 10, 2022

The women of Ms President continue to soar in different leadership positions even after leaving the

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Karamoja Dialogues

September 6, 2022

As we continue with our journey to the Uganda Media Week 2021 edition, the pre media week dialogues

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Training and Dialogue wrap-up

July 26, 2022

We had successful regional dialogues – reporting on digital inclusion. 96 journalists from the

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Journalists’ training on digital inclusion

July 21, 2022

On igniting the journey to the Uganda Media Week, we commenced with regional dialogues and trainings

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Roxana from DW-Akademie pays a courtesy visit to MFA Uganda

July 15, 2022

At MFA Uganda, we hosted Roxana Craciun from DW-Akademie at our offices in the Innovation village. S

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The Fight against GBV in Uganda

July 4, 2022

We had a successful dialogue on GBV in Jinja city. Media Focus On Africa Uganda is using edutainment

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Community Dialogues on GBV in Mbarara, Uganda

July 2, 2022

Dialogues in Mbarara were successful. We’re using edutainment, media and dialogues to fight GB

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The Second Season of Ms President Premieres on KTN Home

June 30, 2022

The first episode of the second season of Ms President has today aired on KTN Home. The show which i

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The “Filamu za kina Dada Uongozini” call is now LIVE!

May 25, 2022

The “Filamu za kina Dada Uongozini” call is now LIVE! Here is the link to the applicatio

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Media Focus on Africa Launches Ms President Season 2 Leadership Academy

May 16, 2022

Media Focus on Africa has launched the Ms President Season 2 Leadership Academy at Desmond Tutu Conf

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Countrywide Auditions for Ms President Season 2 Kick Off

March 28, 2022

Auditions for the second season of Ms President Reality TV show have kicked off with over 300

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TO BREAK THE BIAS IS TO CHALLENGE MALE PRIVILEGE

March 22, 2022

In August 2019 an incident captured national attention: Kwale County Woman MP Zuleikha Hassan forc

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Applications for Ms President Season 2 Closed

March 16, 2022

Applications for the second season of Ms President are now closed. A review of the applications rece

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WE ARE HIRING: GENDER SPECIALIST/ CONSULTANT

March 2, 2022

Media Focus on Africa (MFA) with the support of Global Affairs Canada, UN Women Kenya and the Delega

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Deadline for Application for Ms President Season 2 Extended

March 2, 2022

We have received many applications for the second season of Ms President from all parts of Kenya. Th

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WE ARE HIRING: Call For Proposals

February 10, 2022

Call For Proposals: 2022 Comparative Analysis of Elections Coverage for Female and Male Aspirants/Ca

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MS. PRESIDENT SEASON 2 LAUNCHED

January 26, 2022

Media Focus on Africa has in a colourful event launched the second season of Ms. President Reality T

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Community Media Fund

August 16, 2021

The Bloomberg Media Initiative Africa (BMIA) and the Ford Foundation have partnered to establish a C

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Women and Political Campaigns in a Covid 19 world

August 16, 2021

Zoom Webinar by Media Focus on Africa. It will focus on women vying for elective sits in Kenya, disc

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Investigative Sports Reporting Fund

August 16, 2021

28 October 2021: Sport has played an important role in society for thousands of years. Around the

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World Congress on Information Technology and Computer Science (WCITSC)

August 16, 2021

9 October 2021: The conference provides a platform for professionals involved in Information Technol

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International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

August 16, 2021

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2 November as the ‘International Day to End Impunit

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KENYA 2022 ELECTIONS: FINDING THE GENDER BALANCE

August 11, 2021

We are effectively into the election year. Kenya’s general election are due to be held in August 2

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BARRIERS WOMEN FACE WHEN RUNNING FOR POLITICAL OFFICES

July 30, 2021

On July 29, 2021, The Canadian High Commission and Media Focus on Africa engaged in discussions with

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WE ARE HIRING: OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION

June 21, 2021

Office Assistant Job Vacany. MFA is seeking a qualified applicant to support our Kenya office. Appli

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WHY VIRAL SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT IS BAD FOR JOURNALISM

January 16, 2021

Opinion: Who these days doesn’t have guilty pleasures such as watching endless videos online when

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CONVALESCING NEWS MEDIA CREDIBILITY DURING COVID 19 TIMES

May 12, 2020

Analysis: “Coronavirus” and “COVID19” pandemic are now key words in most of our conversation

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MS PRESIDENT FINALISTS IN BRUSSELS

November 18, 2019

On 18-21 November 2019, Media Focus on Africa (MFA) and the five finalists of Ms President are inv

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UGANDA EDITORS DISCUSS REGULATION FOR THE MEDIA

October 1, 2019

The Uganda Editors’ Guild in partnership with the Media Focus on Africa (MFA), have started discus

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FAKE NEWS: A SPOT OF BOTHER IN JOURNALISM

August 19, 2019

KAMPALA – When celebrated Ugandan entertainer Anne Kansiime last month woke up from a siesta to f

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CALL FOR REFLECTIVE ESSAYS

August 9, 2019

In this second edition of Kenya Media Week, we are seeking Kenyan innovative ideas for the Kenyan di

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WELCOME TO KENYA MEDIA WEEK 2019

August 9, 2019

NEW VOICES, EXPANDING SPACES, FUNDING POSSIBILITIES #MEDIAMATTERSKE #KENYAMEDIAWEEK2019 Welcome to

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NEREAH OKETCH BECOMES KENYA’S FIRST MS PRESIDENT

July 31, 2019

Over 1000 contestants and 26 episodes later, Hon. Nereah Amondi Oketch, a nominated Member of County

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MS PRESIDENT FINALISTS DEBATE ON NATIONAL ISSUES

July 25, 2019

Yesterday, the five Ms President finalists made their final bids to woo viewers during the president

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H.E. UHURU KENYATTA ENDORSES MS PRESIDENT

July 25, 2019

Ahead of the Ms President grand finale, the contestants made a visit to the State House where they h

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MS PRESIDENT: KENYA’S FIRST REALITY SHOW ON LEADERSHIP PREMIERES

January 30, 2019

The first ever of its kind reality series on leadership is set to begin showing on Kenyan screens th

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YOUTH TRAINED IN MULTI-MEDIA STORY TELLING

December 11, 2018

20 youths from Imvepi refugee settlement, in West Nile region of Uganda, have taken part in the firs

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YAT MADIT SEASON 2 FEATURED IN THE OBSERVER NEWSPAPER

November 28, 2018

The Observer newspaper in Uganda has today featured our Award-winning drama series Yat Madit in its

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THE 2018 ANNUAL KENYA MEDIA WEEK LAUNCHED

September 15, 2018

CONCLUSIONS OF THE KENYA MEDIA WEEK 2018 Television, Radio and newspaper media have been urged to st

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MS PRESIDENT REALITY LEADERSHIP TV SHOW LAUNCHED

June 6, 2018

Media Focus on Africa has opened the application process for a leadership TV reality show “‘Ms.

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