[kictanet] Media: Congestina Video Clips offensive

[Racheal Nakitare]

I agree with you Washington,
Kenyans and more so authorities responsible for helping and cushoning our heros seem to understand and react only after media highlights issues like what Conjestina is undergoing now. It is a pity yes but it is also a condition anyone would find themselves in. 
What i wish to point out here is that the journalist was very sensitive to Conjestina's circumstances, going by the delivery style ( shots taken and narration), she chose to carry the story. If you watched the clip i saw (Evelyne Wambui's), she did not reveal Congestina's face until she stood to hug Ida. I consider this responsible journalism since such situations come with its own ethical dilemas. Im sure that if we looked through the footage she has, we could find worse pictures. 
Regards
Racheal




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 From: Odhiambo Washington <odhiambo at gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: [kictanet] Media: Congestina Video Clips offensive
 

What is so bad about the videos?

How would you have known about her case?

Would you have believed word of mouth without any supporting evidence (video)?

What is so strange with someone having a psychological problem being shown on TV to highlight her case?

I find some positions taken by Kenyans quite strange.

You'd rather hear (and not take steps to go see for yourself) about it than be shown?

Everyone who reads from the press knew (somehow) that Conjestina had suffered a mental degradation, but everyone remained
least bothered, right?

Now someone highlights it on TV and we call that offensive, irresponsible? What a joke!

I personally feel the journalist who did the story deserves one of those CNN Awards for the story. Without the TV footage, Conjestina would continue to rot in her humble abode.




On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 3:21 PM, James Kagwe <kagwejg at gmail.com> wrote:

Guys,
>
>I felt saddened watching video footage of Conjestina on TV yesterday. I think the local media continue to display high level of irresponsibility. Was it really necessary to show the videos on national TV. Assuming she is just mentally disturbed and hoping that she will get well what would be her reaction to such videos which have already gone viral.
>
>regards,
>James
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