[kictanet] Invitation to Media Reforms Discussion

[Mildred Achoch]

Hi all,

I am writing this to acknowledge the very positive influence that Kictanet
has had on me as a filmmaker.

In August 2015, I was accepted into an open membership programme hosted by
Pawa254. My project was to write 10 short film screenplays, each with a
social change theme. The theme of the first screenplay, "Banned Band", was
"freedom of expression".

2 weeks into the open membership, I received an email via the Kictanet list
about a half-day discussion on media reforms, organized by Article 19.

The main takeaway for me from that forum, courtesy of the advocate in
attendance, was that: we cannot just take one portion of the constitution
and ignore the rest. The constitution must be read wholistically.

Up to that point, I (like many Kenyans who can read) had never bothered to
actually read the constitution. I was challenged to read it for myself and
I did so, especially regarding freedom of expression.

Below is the link to Banned Band (rough cut - still in editing). I managed
to weave in parts of the constitution into the dialogue and at the end, I
indirectly challenged people to read the constitution for themselves.

Also included in the dialogue is a topic that I learned of via the Kictanet
discussions. "*Google/France Ruling -v- Twitter Politwoops" *(KICTANET
digest. vol 100, issue 54: 22nd September 2015).

My hope is that the short film will challenge people to read the
constitution.

BANNED BAND (Rough cut) -
https://youtu.be/zswlk8OA12k

Regards,
Mildred Achoch.

Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel!
http://kenyarockfilmfestivaljournal.blogspot.com


On Mon, Aug 17, 2015 at 12:22 PM, riva--- via kictanet <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
> You are invited to a half-day discussion on media reforms this Thursday,
> 20th August from 8:30am - 12:30pm. The meeting will seek to:
>
> 1. Identify and analyse laws/policies that have been enacted in line with
> the Fifth Schedule of 2010 Constitution, teasing out their strengths and
> weaknesses in promoting Freedom of Expression and of the media
> 2. Identify and analyse laws/policies that have not been changed and
> hamper freedom of expression and of the media in Kenya
> 3. Examine existing institutional frameworks pointing out their strengths
> and weaknesses in promoting Freedom of Expression
> 4. Examine the impacts of non-media specific laws which effectively limit
> media freedom
> 5. Provide sound and effective policy recommendations on undertaking
> wholesome reforms
>
> Please find attached the concept note and confirm your availability
> with Tracey Ishmael (tracy at article19.org) or call +254727862230.
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Riva
>
> ------------------------------
> *From: *"KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *To: *riva at article19.org
> *Cc: *"Mose Karanja" <mosekaranja at gmail.com>
> *Sent: *Friday, August 14, 2015 6:23:30 AM
> *Subject: *[kictanet] Overhauled NetNeutrality Website
>
> The Global Net Neutrality Coalition has overhauled its website
> <https://www.thisisnetneutrality.org/#join>.
>
>
>
> Key takeaways:
>
> 1.     A generally agreed upon definition of Net Neutrality in 17
> languages;
>
> 2.     An interactive map that shows the status of Net Neutrality around
> the globe;
>
> 3.     A model policy framework developed by the Dynamic Coalition on
> Network Neutrality <http://www.networkneutrality.info/> for crafting
> legislation and regulations;
>
> 4.     Resources for global advocates fighting for a free and open
> Internet.
>
>
>
>
>
> The FCC in the US recently created the Open Internet Rule, the EU (28
> countries) is almost there with the Digital Single Market and individual
> countries are busy debating this major issue on the future of Internet. I
> know some countries in Africa are busy on this too. However, despite there
> being a host of African partners in the thisisnetneutrality network
> (including KICTANet), none but two African countries have been featured
> citing ‘Research Pending’. This also happens with other indices like the
> Freedom House’s Internet Freedom Index and Amnesty’s. This is one area
> research institutions in Africa can fill up.
>
>
>
> Use the website <https://www.thisisnetneutrality.org/#join> and its
> resources to push for an open Internet!
>
> --
> Mose Karanja
> +254 724 162536 | @Mose_Karanja <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja>
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> <https://twitter.com/Mose_Karanja>
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> for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and
> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT
> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development.
>
> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors
> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth,
> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do
> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
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