Top journalists, who submitted their finest work of the last one year making for an extremely competitive field, were honoured by The Kenya Chapter of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) “for their contribution to accurate and engaging science reporting”.
Standard Media’s Agutu Rosa emerged as the overall winner, topping the Television Category for her powerful storytelling on agricultural innovation. Meut Mark of North Rift Radio won the Radio Category. At the same time, Jim Israel Mwanda of JLC Times and Cynthia Masibo of Mount Kenya Times took top honors in the Online and Print categories, respectively.
Each winner received an OFAB-Kenya plaque, a cash prize, and a Certificate of Recognition.
Presided over by Dr. David Omwoyo, CEO of the Media Council of Kenya, the gala reaffirmed OFAB-Kenya’s commitment to supporting science journalists who advance fact-based reporting in agriculture.
“The media has been our greatest ally,” said Dr. Margaret Karembu, ISAAA AfriCenter Director and Chairperson of OFAB-Kenya. “Your dedication to educating and sensitizing the public has demystified the science of biotechnology and stimulated critical dialogue on its potential for agricultural transformation.”
As the pioneer OFAB chapter in Africa, Kenya continues to lead efforts to strengthen dialogue and evidence-based decision-making around biotechnology. ISAAA AfriCenter organized this year’s awards in partnership with the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) and the National Biosafety Authority.
The annual event celebrates excellence in science journalism and the media’s vital role in promoting public understanding of agricultural biotechnology. This year, four journalists were recognized for their compelling stories that bridge science and society, highlighting how biotechnology is transforming lives and livelihoods across Kenya.