[kictanet] is stakeholder forum necessary?

[Rebecca Wanjiku]

    Stakeholder forum is ok, but does it work?
      At Safari park hotel, many stakeholders  gathered to give their views. From Safaricom, Celtel to the consumer  association, they all had something to say about the KCA bill.
       
      ICJ described the bill as unprecedented and  the PS Bitange Ndemo assured participants that their views would be  incorporated.
       
      But if the past process is anything to go  by, is there any assurance that the views will be taken on board. 
       
      Stakeholders wanted an expansion of the  constituencies expected to be consulted, and an assurance that the views would  be considered
 no one seemed to answer the question categorically, it was only  said that the views would be compiled and forwarded.
       
      Others wanted the bill to protect them from  any perceived crime because they are carriers while others wanted the bill to  conform to other established principles in the commonwealth. It was a  productive forum.
       
      Those with contentions about the wording of  the clauses were also encouraged to help by bringing in the clauses worded in  their favourable way.
       
      But is this a chance for people to meet,  take the tea and lunch or is it going to bear any fruits. 
      I guess the fruits will be manifested by  the inclusion of substantial contributions from the cross section of  constituencies. 
    

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