HISTORY OF KENSJA
Who we are
Kenya Environment and Science Journalists Association (KENSJA), is a non-political, professional body for environment and science journalists in Kenya. It brings together science journalists in the country to encourage high standards of professionalism and to promote a science culture by developing the skills of journalists in communicating science.
Our objectives
To form a network of science journalists, to play a role in developing skills of journalists.
To monitor Kenyan policy issues on environment and science and the media on both poor and excellent science coverage.
To enhance awareness on environmental, agricultural and sustainable development issues through simple and easy-to-understand stories and messages.
To serve as a focal point and hub of information and expertise in agriculture, environment, health and development issues.
To advocate for accurate, balanced and development-friendly communication of environmental, health and sustainable development issues.
What we do
We liaise with stakeholders to fund and foster training of journalists/communicators on science writing
We carry out investigative writing on the enactment and implementation of appropriate environmental and developmental policies and laws.
We network and exchange information with like-minded organizations, research institutes, scientists and stakeholders with a view to improving science communication in the region.
Achievements
Major projects
Benefits for scientists
Provide a platform where scientists can share their research findings with journalists who are knowledgeable and passionate about science.
KENSJA works with scientists to ensure that information is not lost in the middle of scientific jargons.
Scientists can use the association to set an agenda in the media.