[kictanet] KICTANet discussions: Independent Communications Commission of Kenya and Media council Draft bills 2010

[bitange at jambo.co.ke]

Alice,
Thank you for agreeing to vitual discussions of these important Bills.  We
shall use the outcomes to revise the Bills before presenting them to
stakeholders at some agreed place.


Regards


Ndemo.



> Dear all,
>
> Very best wishes for 2011.
>
> Following an invitation by  P.S Dr. Ndemo  for stakeholder
> input/comments and discussions on the two proposed draft bills, I am
> pleased to announce that the Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet),
> University of Nairobi (UoN), and the International Development and
> Research Center (IDRC)  will launch discussions starting Monday January
> 24th, 2011.
>
>    "Media Council Bill 2010" discussions/input will begin on Monday 24
> for 10 days ending February 4th. Thereafter discussions/input on the
> "Independent Communications Commission of Kenya draft bill"  from
> February 14th to 25th.
>
> As with previous policy related discussions the processes will be
> facilitated. Grace Githaiga will facilitate discussions on the Media
> council bill, Dr. Catherine Adeya on the Independent Communications
> Commission of Kenya, Kerubo Kemunto will assist with moderation and
> reporting and Washington Odhiambo continues to manage technical aspects
> of the list/s.
>
> Each  draft bill discussion will take ten days on the KICTANet mailing
> list and blog. All comments,suggestions, edits and opinions relevant to
> the draft bills will be collated and will form part of the first draft
> report that will be validated at a face to face workshop in March 2011
> (dates to be announced later).
>
> The final report/s will be submitted to  the Ministry of Information and
> Communication as well as the Parliamentary Select committee on Energy
> Information and Communication.
>
> We look forward to  very vibrant discussions. Attached the two draft
> bills. Can also be accessed on the ministry website:
> http://www.information.go.ke/
>
> very best
>
> Alice
>
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