SJAK membership has reached 250, a record high since its formation after 22 new fully paid-up members were officially ushered into the vibrant organisation during its 2025 AGM on Friday.
SJAK President James Waindi told members that the association’s expanding roster, now approaching 250, was evidence of its resilience amid a media environment marked by layoffs, pay cuts and prolonged salary delays.
He warned that the year ahead could be “even tougher” and urged journalists to diversify into digital and social media production in order to remain afloat.
Waindi reported that SJAK had broadened its activity portfolio, launching its first medical wellness camp and rolling out skills-development workshops in golf, athletics and chess.
The association also deepened partnerships with Betika, the Sports Disputes Tribunal, the Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya and the Media Council of Kenya to equip members with regulatory insight and professional support.
The president noted that the association’s office at Nyayo Stadium had been maintained and furnished with new computers, with plans to convert the space into a digital hub to help members adapt to a fast-changing media economy.
He pointed to the launch of a new CSR initiative and expressed appreciation to longstanding partners, among them LG Electronics EA (LG), Betika, KCB, Coca-Cola Beverages Africa and Excel Chemicals, for sustaining their support during a period of volatility in the sector.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, who was represented by his Director of Communication Juney Karisa, hailed the integral role played by SJAK as he reassured the ministry’s continued support and collaboration with sports journalists.
Anti-Doping Agency of Kenya (ADAK) Acting CEO Peninah Wahome, in her speech read by Dr Martin Yauma, revealed the great milestone it achieved this year in curbing doping through robust testing.
ADAK also announced a planned joint capacity-building workshop for sports journalists in February next year with SJAK to discuss the emerging trends and complex science of anti-doping, strengthen collaboration and technical understanding, and co-create narratives that promote clean sport and shape responsible public opinion.
