UNESCO and AKU Join Forces to Tackle Misinformation in Kenyan Newsrooms
Aga Khan Univeristy Dean, Graduate School of Media and Communications Prof. Nancy Booker
https://businessnow.co.ke/how-unesco-and-aku-plan-to-combat-misinformation-in-newsrooms/
Media Source: Business Now (Kenya)
Date: 24 September 2025
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU) Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), has wrapped up a two-day training programme aimed at equipping newsroom leaders in Kenya with skills to combat misinformation and disinformation while promoting inclusive journalism practices. The initiative, titled…
UNESCO, in collaboration with the Aga Khan University (AKU) Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC), has wrapped up a two-day training programme aimed at equipping newsroom leaders in Kenya with skills to combat misinformation and disinformation while promoting inclusive journalism practices. The initiative, titled “Promoting Gender-transformative Media and Information Literacy Competencies in Kenyan Newsrooms”, brought together editors, media managers, regulators, and representatives of journalists’ associations from across the country. Prof. Nancy Booker, Dean of GSMC at AKU praised the collaboration and highlighted its importance for the Kenyan media landscape. “This partnership with UNESCO and GSMC couldn’t be more timely. By focusing on editors and media leaders, we are empowering those who set the tone for journalism in Kenya, and by making sure we have representation beyond Nairobi we are practicing inclusivity. The lessons from this training will help transform newsrooms into spaces that not only resist misinformation but also champion gender-inclusive and evidence-based storytelling. We are proud to be part of this effort to safeguard truth and strengthen civic trust,” Prof. Booker said.