[kictanet] Day 1: Debate on the Independent Communications Commission of Kenya Bill 2010

[Catherine Adeya]

Thanks Grace (and Mureithi by extension),

Your contributions are definitely something to mull over. Grace, I understand 
your concern though I dare add that I would rather we do not delve into 
definitional issues, rather we emphasize (like you do) that we need more 
specificity in the Bill rather than generalities which could cause confusion. 
However, your contributions are well noted. Allow me to avoid giving my opinion 
too much.

Nyaki





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From: Grace Githaiga <ggithaiga at hotmail.com>
To: elizaslider at yahoo.com
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Sent: Mon, February 14, 2011 5:34:36 PM
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 1: Debate on the Independent Communications 
Commission of Kenya Bill 2010

 Dear Nyaki
 
Mureithi has raised important concerns but I would like to restate that there is 
need for a policy framework that informs this bill. Just like Walubengo raised 
when we were discussing the media bill, the need for a policy is important for 
such a process. 
 
In regard to the objects, I would like to say that (c)..sets media 
standards...as required by section 34 of the Constitution. In as much as the 
bill wants to suggest that CCK is the envisioned body in the constitution, this 
particular task does not belong to it. This is a function of the Media Council. 
Infact I see a DRAFTING MISCHIEF here where in the purpose, this bill purports 
to amend the Media Act 2007. Again, the Media Bill 2010 will amend the Media Act 
2007. My recommendations: delete this from the ICCK 2010.
 
With regard to (d) regulate communications in the public interest... Again we 
might start raising here the definitions of communication. There are varied and 
will touch on content for both print and broadcast media. The regulation here 
should be confined to frequencies.
 
Rgds
GG
 
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