Deadline:April 15, 2026.

The Africa Women Journalism Project (AWJP), in partnership with DW Akademie, invites applications from women journalists in Kenya for the second cohort of the Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship.

Artificial intelligence is increasingly shaping decisions in finance, healthcare, governance, education, and digital services. While these technologies offer new opportunities, they can also reproduce existing inequalities, amplify bias, and reshape access to information and resources.

This fellowship supports journalists to investigate how AI and digital technologies are affecting women and gender-diverse communities, while also learning how AI tools can support stronger reporting. This fellowship builds on the first cohort of the Gender + AI Reporting Fellowship, which supported women journalists in producing original reporting on the intersection of gender and emerging technologies.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants must:

• Women journalists based in Kenya
• Work in print, radio, television, or digital media
• Be able to participate in online training and mentorship
• Have access to a laptop and a reliable internet connection
• Demonstrate interest in reporting on gender, technology, or digital issues.
• Freelance journalists are welcome to apply.
• Applicants must submit a letter of intent to publish from a newsroom or media outlet committing to publish fellowship stories.

BENEFITS

Selected fellows will receive:

• Story production microgrants
• Access to selected AI tools for journalism
• Editorial mentorship from experienced journalists
• Support with data analysis and visual storytelling
• Opportunities for networking and professional development

APPLICATION

To apply, complete the online application form and upload the following:

• Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
• Three samples of published work
• Four story pitches ( maximum 800 words total)
• Motivational statement (maximum 500 words)
• Signed letter of intent to publish

Find more information on the OFFICIAL WEBSITE