Doubt the values (common sense) that influenced the Mututho Law were agitated for by the Professional bodies listed below.<br><br>Who represents Social Conservatism in the Media Council? Can NACADA be represented in it?<br>
<br>Am sure part of Vision 2030 is making sure we raise a generation that is more socially responsible (sober).<br><br>The world will have less of a problem outsourcing work to us if we do.<br><br>Who in the Media council would ensure a small percentage of content is educational?<br>
<br>That is at an expert level.? <br><br>For Kenyans who may or did not make it to school but can get to learn via FM radio (even on mobile phones)?<br><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM, Grace Githaiga <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com">ggithaiga@hotmail.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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<span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Dear Listers</span><br>
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<p><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Welcome to day 3 of our discussion of the Media Bill in which will tackle two issues namely <i>Composition of the Council </i>(article 6) and <i>Qualifications of Members </i>(Article 7 (1)). Article 7 (2) <i>on appointment of Chairperson </i>will be discussed tomorrow. </span></p>
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<p><b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><u>Today's debate</u></span></b></p>
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<p><b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Article 6</span></b><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> states that the <i>Council shall comprise seven members, appointed in accordance with the provisions of this Act. </i></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Article 7 (1) states...</span></b><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">A person is qualified for appointment…if such a person <b>(c ) </b>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:</span></i></font></font></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font face="Times New Roman"><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">i)</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></i><i><font size="3"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Law</span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"></span></font></i></font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font face="Times New Roman"><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">ii)</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></i><i><font size="3"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Journalism</span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"></span></font></i></font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font face="Times New Roman"><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">iii)</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></i><i><font size="3"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Finance</span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"></span></font></i></font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font face="Times New Roman"><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">iv)</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></i><i><font size="3"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Gender and human rights</span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"></span></font></i></font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font face="Times New Roman"><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">v)</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></i><i><font size="3"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Performing arts</span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">; or</span></font></i></font></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font face="Times New Roman"><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">vi)</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span></i><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font size="3">Advertising.</font></span></i></font></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><b><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3">Questions: </font></font></span></b></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">·</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3">Should other professions be considered? </font></font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">·</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3">Is gender and human rights relevant in this list considering there is mention of one belonging to a professional body?</font></font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">·</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font face="Times New Roman"><font size="3">And is it necessary to actualize gender balance? If so, how?</font></font></span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><span><font size="3">·</font><span style="font: 7pt 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span></span><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Out of the seven council members (<span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">article 6)</font></font></span>, are there some who are critical and must be represented in the Council?</font></font></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">(<i>d) Meets the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution</i></font></font></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Question: </span></b><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">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?</span></font></font></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><i><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">(e) Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields. </font></font></span></i></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Question: </span></b><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">How workable is this?</span></font></font></p>
<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"></span></font></font> <br><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Your suggestions are highly appreciated.</span></font></font><br>
<font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);"></span></font></font> <br><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Rgds</span></font></font><br><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Grace</span></font></font><br>
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