Citizen TV’s Nancy Kering wins best overall award for gender responsive reporting

Citizen TV reporter Nancy Kering was named the best overall winner for outstanding journalism in exceptional storytelling and dedication to Gender Responsive Reporting at a Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE).

Nancy was recognised for consistently highlighting issues about women in Kajiado County.

The best gender responsive reporters were awarded for their outstanding contributions at the ceremony held at the Hyatt Regency in Westlands, Nairobi.

In the news category, the 2nd runners up was Monicah Nyele (Mitume Radio, Trans Nzoia County), the 1st runners up was Stephen Astariko (The Star Newspaper), and the winner was Tony Wafula (The Star Newspaper).

In the feature category, the 2nd runners up was Jared Nyangira (Nyanza Times), the 1st runners up went to KBC Radio’s Millicent Kubai, while Monica Nyele of Mitume Radio emerged winner.

The overall winners were Monicah Nyele (2nd runners up), Stephen Astariko (1st runners up), while Nancy kering from Citizen TV was crowned the best overall winner.

The media awards celebrated and honoured journalists who have demonstrated excellence in gender responsive reporting in Kenya.

The Imarisha Msichana programme has trained 250 journalists to report on gender issues with sensitivity and accuracy, significantly contributing to the fight against teenage pregnancy.

“Quality, gender-responsive journalism is crucial in creating awareness and driving societal change,” said the Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Kenya CEO Jeanette Nyanjom.

Nyanjom said the journalists who were honoured on Thursday had set a high standard in their reporting.

“The role of the media in promoting gender equality cannot be overstated,” Nyanjom said.

Meanwhile, FAWE also launched a situational analysis report on teen pregnancy in Kenya at an event in Nairobi, Kenya.

The report highlights statistics on the prevalence, contributing factors, and socio-economic impacts on young girls and their communities.