Rachel Ombaka

Journalist @theafricareport | Judge @MediaCouncilK awards #AMEA2026

[The Africa Report @TheAfricaReport]

Sue Nyathi: The Zimbabwean author behind Netflix’s global hit The Polygamist https://t.co/q6zML6IBUy

[Dr Gugu Nogwebela @Gugu_Noggy]

BSc: Mathematics, Statistics and Economics
BSc Hons: Pure Mathematics
Masters: Pure Mathematics (cum laude)
PhD: Pure Mathematics

[@Defenders Coalition 🇰🇪 @DefendersKE]

UPDATE!

Following the donation made by @LarryMadowo, recipient of the Human Rights Defender of the Year Award 2025, Larry selected Daniel Musyoka, to receive the donation to advance his exemplary work on the promotion and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in Kenya.

Daniel, is the Co-Founder of Equitable Futures Think Tank, and a nominee for the Upcoming Human Rights Defender of the Year Award 2025.

Read his full bio here: https://t.co/78QeEZ1JYq

#HRDAwardsAt10

@NLinKenya, @BelgiuminKenya, @FranceinKenya, @NorwayInKenya, @SwedeninKE, @denmarkinkenya, @EUinKenya

[Waihiga Mwaura @WaihigaMwaura]

"The number one priority of our foreign policy is to protect the American people. We can not and will not allow any cases of Ebola to enter the United States" ~ Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State

[KMPDU @kmpdu]

🔵 for IMMEDIATE RELEASE

[Association of Media Women in Kenya @AMWIK]

PRESS STATEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PUBLIC STATEMENT ON THE ESCALATING CRISIS OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND FEMICIDE IN KENYA

@AMWIK expresses its deepest condemnation regarding the alarming surge of Gender-Based Violence (#GBV) and femicide across the country.

Our mothers, sisters, daughters, children and colleagues are being murdered, assaulted, abused and silenced in spaces that should offer safety. We are no longer dealing with isolated incidents of domestic disputes but a full-blown national security and public health crisis.

Read More here: https://t.co/j7VOkcD3gs

#ENDGBV

[Rachel Ombaka @OmbakaRachel]

@Solomonium08 @jamessmat I can attest to this. And they have cash-back system that has paid for my home internet for past two months. It has slight hiccups but i’d rather stick to Airtel than put up with what safaricom has turned into 🚮

[James Smart @jamessmat]

The way that SAFARICOM APP actively encourages you not to use MPESA needs to be studied. I quit.

[Association of Media Women in Kenya @AMWIK]

The @AMWIK team paid a courtesy call on @FNF_Kenya to review ongoing collaborative projects and strategize for upcoming third-quarter initiatives, including the next Media Café and an upcoming conference.

@AMWIK also provided an update on the recent Women in Media Conference 2026, where FNF was a key partner.

To cap off the visit, @QueenterMbori presented the FNF team led by Ralf Erbel and @Judiekaberia with the Friends of the Media Award, which honours @FNF_Kenya's commitment to strengthening Kenya’s media landscape. #Partnerships🤝

[Rachel Ombaka @OmbakaRachel]

@AbigailArunga It’s been 3 months since i stopped using safaricom home fibre. I also use airtel money and card for payments. The green app only when unavoidable (Airtel network isn’t available everywhere 🤦🏾‍♀️ and some event ticket organizers only prompt mpesa 😩)

[CS Rebecca Miano, EGH @rebecca_miano]

Last evening at the Safari Park Hotel, I joined Media Council Kenya to honor the outstanding journalists, editors, and technical crews shaping Kenya's public discourse at the 14th Annual Media Excellence Awards.

As the Government champions the digital economy, we urge media houses to innovate sustainably and resist the urge to trade investigative depth for social media metrics. The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, understands the immense power of the media in telling Kenya's authentic story to the world.

Congratulations to the 2026 award recipients for their unshakeable fidelity to this discourse!

[KBC Channel 1 News @KBCChannel1]

MEDIA EXCELLENCE AWARDS

KBC wins Special Recognition Award

CS Rebecca Miano praises ethical reporting

Judges call for deeper research in media

MCK urges mainstream media reinvention

#KBCniYetu

[Media Council of Kenya @MediaCouncilK]

The Financial & Business Reporting Award recognises journalists turning markets, money, and economic trends into stories audiences can actually connect with.
Congratulations to @Tyrahmercie and Mediamax Network Ltd for winning at #AMEA2026!
Turning figures into unforgettable narratives is an art form.
#AMEA2026

[Media Council of Kenya @MediaCouncilK]

The Education Reporting Award celebrates journalism shaping conversations around learning, opportunity, and the future of generations to come.
Congratulations to @Kilemi_Andrine and @tv47digital for taking top honours at #AMEA2026!
Because every informed mind begins with a powerful story.
#AMEA2026

[Association of Media Women in Kenya @AMWIK]

Big congratulations to @AMWIK member @Tyrahmercie of Mediamax Network Ltd on winning the prestigious Financial & Business Reporting Award at the 14th Annual Media Excellence Awards (AMEA)!

This award recognizes exceptional journalists who master the art of turning complex markets, money, and economic trends into stories that audiences can truly connect with. Brilliant work, Mercie! 🌟👏 #AMEA2026

[Association of Media Women in Kenya @AMWIK]

To tell the story of food is to tell the story of survival, innovation, and community. 🌾

We celebrate our member, @Cynthia_Gichiri of @AfUncensored, winner of the Agriculture & Food Security Award at #AMEA2026 for doing exactly that!

The award recognizes the relentless journalism required to cover everything from climate-smart farming to complex food systems. We are incredibly proud!

[Association of Media Women in Kenya @AMWIK]

True excellence outlasts time and inspires generations.

Congratulations to our phenomenal AMWIK members who received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the @MediaCouncilK, 14th Annual Media Excellence Awards (#AMEA2026)!

These are:
✨ Teopista Nabusoba, @tnabusoba
✨ Pamella Mburia, @PamMburia
✨ Mildred Ngesa, @mildredngesa

As an association, we are incredibly proud to celebrate these visionary women who built the foundation of modern media and continue to inspire the next generation of storytellers. 🥂

[Brygettes Ngana @NBrygettes]

Congratulations @Cynthia_Gichiri you keep amazing me! So proud of you and the entire team @AfUncensored

[Brygettes Ngana @NBrygettes]

Congratulations to Christopher Sang for winning the AMEA Journalist of the Year 2026! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 Congratulations @DrMercyKorir and the entire team @WillowHealthKe 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[TV 47 Digital @tv47digital]

TV47’s Andrine Kilemi shines!

She is the winner of the Best Reporting award at the 14th Annual Media Excellence Awards 2026.

Her story, The Elusive Equalizer, which aired on TV47, was recognized as the best in the Education Reporting category.