[kictanet] Bitange for President? Reality-on Media

[Alice Munyua]

Dear P.S Ndemo,


I would like to take you back to the question on media.


The role played by media, mobile phone sms's, internet, (e-mail, blogs, 
websites, etc) during both the pre and post-election period in 2007-2008 
is well documented, with media picking up and 
printing/broadcasting uncensored statements by politicians and sometimes 
government that amounted to hate speech, which helped to create the 
right kind of environment that exploded into our bloody violence, but 
also promoting good civic behavior,  peace and human rights campaigns.


Government has so far responded  with various media related policies and 
the new constitution is set to radically change the environment within 
which media operates. But taking into consideration the  ever changing 
nature of new technology and how it affects media policy and regulation, 
how would you ensure that policy and regulation keep up?

-What has been the impact, has there been any additional 
policy/regulatory processes?


-How would you/your government address this challenge (hate speech etc) 
if it were to occur again?


Best

Alice


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