[kictanet] Media: Congestina Video Clips offensive

Sat Sep 8 16:24:06 EAT 2012

McDonald,

What would have been the more dignified way, in your opinion?

Please wear a journalists hat and look at Conjestina. How would you have
done it?

I feel you've started a discussion but decided to leave it hanging, which
to me is as good as not ever talking at all.

I still maintain, by inference that the journalist wanted to highlight the
plight of Conjestina and get the Nation to come to her help - seeing as she
has been abandoned even by the sporting fraternity.

OTOH, the journalist has a job to do and so the plight of Conje doubled up
as a story.

If you and Kagwe have a better way, I'm happy to be told what it is.

You might say the clip might distress Conje in the future. However, she
will very much appreciate that the same clip brought her the help that
couldn't have come otherwise.

For anyone who cares, there is a Paybill and Account Number to fundraise
for Conje.

On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 5:04 PM, Joseph McDonald <mcdonaldoj at gmail.com>wrote:

> I think what Kagwe is trying to say is that
>
> a) What was the motive of the journalist to present the story was it to
> get Conjestina the help she deserves or just to get a story?
>
> b) Could they have achieved the objectives without necessarily showing the
> actions of Conjestina which in the future can cause her more embarrassment.
>
> Under the  Second Schedule of the Media Act 2007 (Code of Conduct of
> Journalist)- Section 14 says when reporting about personal grief or shock,
> inquiries should be made with sensitivity and discretion and Under section
> 20 As a general rule, the media should apply caution in the use of pictures
> and names and should avoid publication when there is a possibility of
> harming the persons concerned.
>
> Article 28 of the constitution states that Every person has inherent
> dignity and the right to have that dignity
> respected and protected. ( I guess the question is did the journalist
> respect and protect the dignity of Conjestina while reporting the story?
> are there areas of improvement as far as protecting the dignity of victims
> is concerned that we can learn from this news item?
>
> While am glad that the media house brought the plight of Conjestina to the
> public and may be they had good intentions.....I agree with Kagwe that they
> could have achieved the same in a more dignified way for Conjestina.
>
> I guess me and Kagwe might be wrong in our reasoning but its just our
> opinion.........for me its not accusing the journalist for airing or
> covering the story.
>
> Its about if there could have been a better way ...of killing two birds
> with one stone.
>
> 1.Bringing the plight of Conjestina to the public and getting her the
> necessary help she deserves
>
> 2.Respecting and Protecting her dignity.
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM, Mutwiri Mutuota <emutuota at googlemail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi
>>
>> For years, sports media has covered the gory plight our heroes go through
>> after being abandoned after their glory days are over.
>>
>> Conjestina has suffered for the last two years with repeated promises she
>> would be taken care of that have not been followed through.
>>
>> Unmasking her plight for all to see has had the desired impact of finally
>> landing her the help she much needed.
>>
>> We can report she is currently undergoing top notch health care and the
>> goodwill donations especially from Kenyans on Twitter will go a long way in
>> salvaging one of the country's icons.
>>
>> Sports stars such as Frank Bruno and Paul Gascoigne have benefitted from
>> such exposure in Britain and following years of silent demand for action,
>> time has come to expose the grim reality suffered by our sportspersons.
>>
>> In this regard, I consider criticism of the media over Conjestina ill
>> advised.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> Mutwiri
>>
>> Sent from my Galaxy Pro
>> On Sep 6, 2012 3:35 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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