[kictanet] Media council Draft bill 2010 (Day Three--Composition of Council )

[k.k. ombati]

I think they were aiming to have a council with diverse professionals
but you make a good point,why shouldnt the media council be made up of
only media professionals?

On 1/26/11, Solomon Mburu Kamau <solo.mburu at gmail.com> wrote:
> I'm finding a contrast between who a journalist is, (see my earlier
> post sent in yesterday concerning the Preliminary) and what is in
> Article 7(c) of the Bill.
>
> If a journalist is anyone possessing a diploma or degree in Mass
> Communication(only), why then should the members of the Council be
> people of diverse professionals?
> Maybe the Council members need to be holders of a degree or diploma in
> Mass Communication  or a journalist be any person possessing
> qualifications that the Council members have - to have a level playing
> field.
>
> On 26/01/2011, S.Murigi Muraya <murigi.muraya at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Doubt the values (common sense) that influenced the Mututho Law were
>> agitated for by the Professional bodies listed below.
>>
>> Who represents Social Conservatism in the Media Council? Can NACADA be
>> represented in it?
>>
>> Am sure part of Vision 2030 is making sure we raise a generation that is
>> more socially responsible (sober).
>>
>> The world will have less of a problem outsourcing work to us if we do.
>>
>> Who in the Media council would ensure a small percentage of content is
>> educational?
>>
>> That is at an expert level.?
>>
>> For Kenyans who may or did not make it to school but can get to learn via
>> FM
>> radio (even on mobile phones)?
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Grace Githaiga
>> <ggithaiga at hotmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>>   Dear Listers
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Welcome to day 3 of our discussion of the Media Bill in which will tackle
>>> two issues namely *Composition of the Council *(article 6) and
>>> *Qualifications
>>> of Members *(Article 7 (1)). Article 7 (2) *on appointment of Chairperson
>>> *will be discussed tomorrow.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> *Today's debate*
>>>
>>> **
>>>
>>> *Article 6* states that the *Council shall comprise seven members,
>>> appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Act. *
>>>
>>> **
>>>
>>> *Article 7 (1) states...**A person is qualified for appointment…if such a
>>> person (c ) have knowledge and experience of at least 10 years including
>>> past or continuing membership to industry or other professional body in
>>> matters relating to any of the fields:*
>>>
>>> **
>>>
>>> *i)                    **Law*
>>>
>>> *ii)                  **Journalism*
>>>
>>> *iii)                **Finance*
>>>
>>> *iv)                **Gender and human rights*
>>>
>>> *v)                  **Performing arts; or*
>>>
>>> *vi)                **Advertising.*
>>>
>>> **
>>>
>>> *Questions: *
>>>
>>> ·         Should other professions be considered?
>>>
>>> ·         Is gender and human rights relevant in this list considering
>>> there is mention of one belonging to a professional body?
>>>
>>> ·         And is it necessary to actualize gender balance? If so, how?
>>>
>>> ·         Out of the seven council members (article 6), are there some
>>> who
>>> are critical and must be represented in the Council?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> (*d) Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution*
>>>
>>> **
>>>
>>> *Question: *Chapter six of the constitution is on leadership and
>>> integrity
>>> and relates to state officers. Is there an assumption then that the
>>> council
>>> members will be considered state officers? Is this section necessary?
>>>
>>> **
>>>
>>> *(e) Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields. *
>>>
>>> **
>>>
>>> *Question: *How workable is this?
>>>
>>> Your suggestions are highly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Rgds
>>> Grace
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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