[kictanet] Stakeholders?

[Akich Kwach]

Good question Labore,

The bill is now becoming more confusing and even if enacted into law, it shall require a lot of awareness program as the public would not even know other contents of the bill which have now been over-shadowed by the media sub-sector. Of importance to most ICT setors is- "e-Commerce or Electronic Transaction Bill" which many stakeholders pleaded with Dr Bitange to table as a separate bill. I agree with you that government and stakeholders need to think beyond Nairobi where policies are concerned.

Back to your question; Who are the Stakeholders? It is now emerging the media sub-sector are more equal than others as the rest of the rest of the stakeholders will now have to wait much longer with a possibility of the bill going back to the Parliament. That is what the law states. If you ask on the streets today, the majority of Kenyans calls the bill "Bedia Bill" and NOT the "Communication Amend... Bill" which justify your concern; the MPs do not consult with the public on matters of national importance.

To conclude, I was dissapointed to see a minister admit on KTN that she wasn't conversant with the bill except  that the media was uncomfortable with the bill.

This country should learn to avoid unnecessary crisis. 

Akich Kwach

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Lobore Junior 
  To: kwach at archway-productions.com 
  Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions 
  Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 9:13 AM
  Subject: [kictanet] Stakeholders


  Guys, 

  Who are Stakeholder? insofar as this media bill is concern ? does it only affect the operations of  MP's and media owners ?, are leaving out others , Oh yes.and I have always reiterated  that Nairobi  is not kenya but part of it and isues that affects all kenya should be given enough time. MP's should consult their constituents on such crucial matters.

  by the way this is not the first time, this guys are failing us. its becoming routine. 

  back to my questions, who are the stakeholders?

  Regards. 

  Loa.




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