[kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation

Wed Sep 21 17:28:15 EAT 2016

@ Ali,

I think the constitution is work in progress, it is not cast in stone,
based on what we have observed , we can always improve it. Just
imagine if we had never repealed  section 2 A because we there was no
mechanism for the same it would have been difficult. I agree with
Rosemary counties have a potential to become small Kingdoms, i think
we need to stay vigilant of the positive and negative aspects of
devolution.

I concur with CA on this one , we need free Internet in the counties first :-)

Regards

On 9/21/16, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> Rosemary and all
>
> The polarization issue is real. My main bone of contention here is not
> whether the radio stations will be expensive, create polarization etc. The
> arguments presented so far are akin to a debate over a knife:-
>
> Is it useful or harmful?
>
> Let's get back to the real issue. And Grace Bomu articulated it well by
> going back to the constitution. This is the problem with this country. If we
> just focused on our responsibilities as citizens we won't be discussing how
> counties are bad and that they are misusing funds, polarizing us etc. WE put
> them there. We have the right to recall governors or vote them out.
>
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>> On 21 Sep 2016, at 2:35 PM, Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu via kictanet
>> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>
>> I agree with Grace and Eshuchi,
>>
>> Devolution in some instances has caused fantastic transformation in the
>> grassroots however on the down side it has the potential to cause extreme
>> polarization. What we are seeing today are micro-kingdoms being created in
>> each county and I honestly feel that giving radio frequencies to
>> individual counties will have a negative impact on national unity. Until
>> vernacular stations were tamed we saw the potential damage that was caused
>> in this nation's history, this is entirely unnecessary and the current
>> communication channels are adequate, we must struggle to find ways to
>> improve our nationhood.
>>
>> The argument for the county radio stations is akin to devolving security,
>> each country would create its own little armies.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu.
>>
>> Kind reg
>>
>>> On Wed, Sep 21, 2016 at 2:17 PM, Grace Githaiga via kictanet
>>> <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>>> I am with you on this one Eshuchi. There are  many radio stations that
>>> the country governments could consider going into partnerships with, and
>>> still meet their communication goals.
>>>
>>>
>>> @Ahmed, you asked about costs. Please see these 2014 articles on the
>>> proposed budget of the Kanjo Radio Station.
>>>
>>>
>>> http://mobile.nation.co.ke/counties/nairobi/Kidero-millions-City-Hall-FM-radio-station/-/3112260/2304174/-/format/xhtml/-/v9s1g7/-/index.html
>>>
>>> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Budget-team-scuttles-City-Hall-radio-station-plan/539546-2358158-p5v1rtz/index.html
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> From: kictanet
>>> <kictanet-bounces+ggithaiga=hotmail.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke> on behalf
>>> of Eshuchi Richard via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
>>> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2016 10:52 AM
>>> To: ggithaiga at hotmail.com
>>> Cc: Eshuchi Richard; ISOC Kenya Chapter
>>>
>>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation
>>>
>>> Establishing mechanisms does not necessarily mean setting up of own radio
>>> stations.
>>>
>>> Creating partnerships with existing stations that already have
>>> listenership in the counties would serve as a mechanism to facilitate
>>> public communication which in my view, is more prudent with regard to the
>>> spending of county monetary resources.
>>>
>>> A media station requires diverse content, everyday. After communicating a
>>> public announcement, what else would air?
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>> Eshuchi Richard
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>> Sent:21 September 2016 1:16 p.m.
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>>> Subject:Re: [kictanet] CA denies governors radio permits - Daily Nation
>>>
>>> Interesting. How do we interpret Part IX of the County Governments Act?
>>> Section 95:
>>> (1) A County government shall establish mechanisms to facilitate public
>>> communication and access to information in the form of media with the
>>> widest
>>> public outreach in the county, which may include—
>>> (a) television stations;
>>> (b) information communication technology centres;
>>> (c) websites;
>>> (d) community radio stations;
>>> (e) public meetings; and
>>> (f) traditional media.
>>> (2) The county government shall encourage and facilitate other means of
>>> mass communication including traditional media.
>>>
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
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