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Media subverted democracy during the Elections & must clean up its act

Posted on: December 18, 2017

In a string of malpractice coupled by the inability and/or unwillingness to pursue accountability of those manning Kenya’s Elections process, those safeguarding peace & security and ultimately the political players in the last six months, the media, reneged on its responsibility to be the watchdog of democracy.

Launch of the Report: “MEDIA BESIEGED – A media monitoring report on the coverage of the Kenya General Elections 2017

Posted on: December 17, 2017

WHAT: A media engagement & interaction space for media practitioners, gatekeepers, stakeholders & partners to make a self assessment in a “no holds barred” conversation on the gaps & failings in the media coverage of the general elections of 2017. WHEN: Monday 18th December 2017 WHERE: Hilton Hotel, Nairobi CBD. TIME: 9:00 … Continue reading “Launch of the Report: “MEDIA BESIEGED – A media monitoring report on the coverage of the Kenya General Elections 2017”

Working with Informal Women Peace Builders to promote peace and conflict intervention, a project by Peacepen Communications

Posted on: December 15, 2017

Women peace builders representing more than 10 informal settlements in Nairobi have raised their concerns over the impending violence ahead of the August 8 elections – Courtesy of Nation Media On Thursday July 27, a group of 10 women from Kibera, Mathare, Korogocho, Huruma, Kiyambiyu, Shauri Moyo, Kaloleni, Mukuru, Kangemi and sections of Ruaraka and … Continue reading “Working with Informal Women Peace Builders to promote peace and conflict intervention, a project by Peacepen Communications”

Community Women Peace Builders Communique

Posted on: July 28, 2017

Download the Press Statement – WOMEN AFRAID[1438] “Our areas are marked as “hot-spots” but that alone puts us under pressure; there are talks of people arming themselves; there has been a lot of violence some of which hardly ever get reported. Even though we are afraid, we have come forward in solidarity so that these … Continue reading “Community Women Peace Builders Communique”

Call for Applications for Research Assistants

Posted on: July 7, 2017

Call for Applications for Research Assistants

PPC Stands in Solidarity with the UNSCR 1325

Posted on: April 21, 2016

Media should support the UNSCR 1325 because:- About the UNSCR 1325 Women are crucial partners in Peace and Security Women must participate in all crucial levels of decision-making in conflict resolution and peace building. Women and girls must be protected against all forms of sexual and gender-based violence during conflict and conflict situations. Women are … Continue reading “PPC Stands in Solidarity with the UNSCR 1325”

Adaptation or Migration

Posted on: September 23, 2014

The Big Question for Climate Change The effects of Climate Change are complex requiring global, regional and national interventions and cannot be handled by a single ministry or government. The challenge of confronting the impacts of climate change is often framed in terms of two potential paths that civilization might take: adaptation and mitigation. Mitigation … Continue reading “Adaptation or Migration”

Killing our Rain

Posted on: July 6, 2013

How industrial activities are contributing to environmental degradation We may be making great industrial strides but the quality of our life is shrinking by the day! With industrial revolution in most cities of the world comes the non-relenting challenge of environmental degradation. The two are inter-linked in that there is seldom any industrial growth without … Continue reading “Killing our Rain”

PPC Launches Media Handbook on Reporting Climate Change & Environmental Conservation

Posted on: December 12, 2012

Peace Pen Communications recently launched a media handbook titled; Reporting Climate Change & Environmental Conservation. The handbook is a culmination of the past seven months where PPC engaged mostly, vernacular radio journalists in several Media Clinics aimed at infusing the Climate Change discussion within the daily programs. In this project supported by the Rosa Luxemburg … Continue reading “PPC Launches Media Handbook on Reporting Climate Change & Environmental Conservation”

Climate Change a “so what” story for media?

Posted on: September 29, 2012

As the World converges in Rio de Jeneiro (Rio+20) for the United Nations Conference on sustainable Development to mark the 20th Anniversary of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment & Development, it is time for the Media, a critical partner in the Climate Change agenda to re-think its role in this discussion. The Rio+20 … Continue reading “Climate Change a “so what” story for media?”