Kshs 1.9 million raised for training Kenyan women journalists. /Kshs 1,9 million collectes pour la formation des femmes journalistes Kenyanes.

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The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK) held its annual scholarship fund raising dinner in support of women journalists on 29 July 2005 at The Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya. The annual event is a revolving fund that sponsors AMWIK members for higher education at local universities. Last year, a similar initiative raised Ksh 1.3 million that enabled four members to pursue and complete their degree courses. Two are at The University of Nairobi and another two at The Catholic University of Eastern Africa.

This year's fund raising dinner raised a total of Ksh 1.9 million with top sponsorship from companies such as East African Portland Cement donating Ksh 250,000, Kenya Tourism Board Ksh 200,000, The Nation Media Group Ksh 50,000, advertising space and two postgraduate scholarships at the University of Nairobi School of Journalism. Other companies who supported this worthy cause included The Standard Group, Safaricom, CIC, Citizen, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, Keroche Industries and Action Aid.

The colorful and fun--filled occasion was graced by various dignitaries among them, Professor Ayang Nyongo, Minister for planning and National Development, Hon Linah Chebii Kilimo, Minister for Immigration, Dr. Alfred Mutua, the Government spokesman, Prof John and Leah Marangu, Dr. Julia Ojiambo, CEOs and representatives from the various sponsoring organizations.

In her speech entitled "Take Your Sit", veteran broadcaster Elizabeth Omollo encouraged women journalists to exert themselves, acquire adequate knowledge and training in their field, gain confidence and stick their heads above the waters in all situations, no matter how competitive the field is. She further urged them to believe in themselves and trust that anything a man can do, they can do better.

The Chairperson of AMWIK, Rose Lukalo-Owino, and Programmes Coordinator, Pamela Mburia, thanked the sponsors and guests for their overwhelming support to enable women journalists acquire higher education for a more informed society.

TL'Association des Femmes des Medias au Kenya" Association of Medi a Women in Kenyan (AMWIK)" a organise son diner annuel de recherche de fonds pour les bourses d'eludes en appui aux femmes journalistes le 29 juillet 2005 a Grand Regency Hotel a Nairobi, Kenya. Cet evenement annuel est un fonds tournant qui finance les membres d'AMWIK pour l'enseignement Superieur dans les universites locales. L'annee derniere, une...