<html><head><style type="text/css"><!-- DIV {margin:0px;} --></style></head><body><div style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14pt"><div>Your comments are much appreciated Walu!<br>Nyaki<br></div><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><hr size="1"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> Catherine Adeya <elizaslider@yahoo.com><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></b> KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Wed, February 23, 2011 11:06:57 AM<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [kictanet] Day 4: Consitutions and Appointment of Commissioners to the
Commission<br></font><br>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font: inherit;" valign="top">On appointments of Commissioners, it says on Pg5, that they should:<br><br>(ii) possess suitable qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of, amongst others, broadcasting telecommunications , law, , media, and economics, or<br>any other related expertise or qualifications.<br><br>I know we cannot fit in ALL the relevant professions but methinks leaving out IT (Information Technology) would be quit a loud gap considering this commission is supposed a converged commission that put together Media, IT and Telecoms.<br><br>walu. <br>--- On <b>Thu, 2/17/11, Catherine Adeya <i><elizaslider@yahoo.com></i></b> wrote:<br><blockquote style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(16, 16, 255); margin-left: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><br>From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider@yahoo.com><br>Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 4: Consitutions and Appointment of
Commissioners to the Commission<br>To: "Walubengo J" <jwalu@yahoo.com><br>Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><br>Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 1:44 PM<br><br><div id="yiv451104484"><style type="text/css"><!--#yiv451104484 DIV {margin:0px;}--></style><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><div>Thanks Walu,<br><br>I will try and respond to what I can and hope others with more expertise can chip in.<br>Are you suggesting that WHO gets appointed is not as critical as the representative structure of the Commissioners? I do not want to deliberate more on that without taking sides as I also have an opinion and may understand where you are coming from. <br><br>Yes this new Draft Bill does outline the representative structure of the persons to be appointed to the Commission in Section 5(3) b. ii Persons who...."possess suitable qualifications, expertise and experience in the
fields of, amongst others, broadcasting, telecommunications, law, media and economics, or any other related expertise or qualifications" (I have ignored some of the obvious editorial errors which are mostly punctuation and an
Editor can sweep through this).<br><br>We will discuss terms of Office tomorrow but suffice it to say that the Chairperson will hold Office for 5 years and a Commissioner for 2 terms. Lets revisit this kesho. <br><br>[AN ASIDE: Walu, you are my friend...and I know you like reading....si you read this Bill please...it is in the Ministry website <span style="font-size: 14.5pt; color: rgb(41, 41, 41);"></span><span style="font-size: 14.5pt; color: rgb(0, 104, 207);"><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.information.go.ke/index2.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=19&Itemid=37"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.information.go.ke/index2.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=19&Itemid=37</span></a></span>
and it will answer a number of your queries. It is not very long:-)))].<br><br>Best Regards,<br>Nyaki<br></div><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><br><div style="font-family: times new roman,new york,times,serif; font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Tahoma" size="2"><hr size="1"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> Catherine Adeya <elizaslider@yahoo.com><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cc:</span></b> KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Thu, February 17, 2011 11:08:57 AM<br><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [kictanet] Day 4: Consitutions and Appointment of Commissioners to the Commission<br></font><br>
<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="font: inherit;" valign="top">Nyaki,<br><br>plse update me. in the old act had defined a representative nature of the board/commissioners along the lines of someone from say Broadcast, Consumer, Technical, Legal, Govt Reps, etc. Does this new bill take care of this?<br><br>I think more than WHO gets appointed, we need to redefine representative structure of the commissioners. Otherwise you might get all the seven coming from a technical background (disaster ;-).<br><br>The other bit would be define limited terms for the commissioners (2terms), and possibly have parliament endorse the nominated Chairperson (even though the current stalement in parliament does not seem to support this view, but assume an american type of congress approval method here).<br><br>walu. <br><br>--- On <b>Thu, 2/17/11, Catherine Adeya <i><elizaslider@yahoo.com></i></b> wrote:<br><blockquote
style="border-left: 2px solid rgb(16, 16, 255); margin-left: 5px; padding-left: 5px;"><br>From: Catherine Adeya <elizaslider@yahoo.com><br>Subject: [kictanet] Day 4: Consitutions and Appointment of Commissioners to the Commission<br>To: jwalu@yahoo.com<br>Cc: "KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions" <kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke><br>Date: Thursday, February 17, 2011, 4:30 AM<br><br><div id="yiv451104484"><style type="text/css"><!--#yiv451104484 DIV {margin:0px;}--></style><div style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">
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<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Listers,</span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">As we continue our debate on the draft 'Independent Communications Commission of Kenya Billl 2010' we recall how yesterday, we opened the discussion
on the functions of the Commission where the key issue is that the ICCK will
have to perform duties imposed on it by the former Commission. We did not have
many contributions and I should not give my viewpoint too much but in this case
indulge me. I believe the word ‘imposed’ must go. <br></span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The other contribution was by Waudo
mainly concerned with whether the ICCK will continue in its policy formulation
function or whether it will be clear that it is meant to implement policy. He argued that since ICCK will take over whatever CCK has been doing
then how does one deal with the aspect of being “independent of control by
government” when in essence CCK votes at the ITU based on instructions from the
Government of Kenya. If you want to continue anything on the Day 3 discussions
kindly do so under the relevant header…contributions are still welcome.</span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Today is Day 4 and <span style=""> </span>we move to:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style=""> </span>SECTION 5: CONSTITUTION AND APPOINTMENT OF
COMMISSIONERS TO THE COMMISSION</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">SECTION 6: DISQUALIFICATION </span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">SECTION
5</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Commission consists of 7
Commissioners appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Public
Service Commission (PSC).</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></u></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Process</span></u></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1. Minister consults with PSC
within 7 days of commencement of the Act ad declares vacancies and request for
applications.</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">2. Application to be
forwarded to PSC within 14 days of notice (by a qualified person or
person/organization/group proposing qualified person)</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">3. PSC interviews and shortlists
2 people qualified for Chairperson and 9 people for members</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">4. Within 7 days President
appoints Chairperson and members.</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Question:
Is this process fluid enough?</span></b></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Key issue I would also like
you to consider:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">pg. 5, Section 5 (No. 3)
about the type of person to be appointed, in a nutshell:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">- Committed to fairness,
freedom of expression, etc.</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">- Represents a large
cross-section of the population</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I am particularly interested
in No. 3 (ii) [which requires serious editing anyway, I have done a little of
it below though still wordy]:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">(ii) Possess suitable
qualifications, expertise and experience in the fields of, amongst others,
broadcasting, telecommunications, law, media and economics; and any other
related expertise.</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Question</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">: <b style="">What are your thoughts on the kind of
Commissioners needed? Do you think there should be a little more here about the
calibre of a Chairperson? Where do gender issues come in? Or rather gender
balance as this is still a problem in many of these appointments in Kenya.</b></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">SECTION
6</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Disqualification: There is a
whole list of reasons on pg. 6, Section 6 on people who cannot be appointed to
the commission. It includes:</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">- is not a Citizen of the
Republic (I think this should be simply Kenya)</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">- is a public servant or
holder of any other remunerated position under the State</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">- is an employee or employee
of any party, movement..etc.</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">- has been convicted of any
criminal charges…</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Question:
Read through and see if they are satisfactory? One that is not clear and in my
view needs serious editing is:</span></b></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">6. (1) f.<span style=""> </span>A person may not be appointed as a
Commissioner if he or she or his or her<span style="">
</span>business partner or associate holds an office in or with, or is employed
by, any person or body, whether corporate or unincorporated, which has an interest
contemplated in paragraph (f):</span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i></b></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br></span></i></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">HELP! I am supposed to be a
moderator, but who understands this or can make it simpler but clearer. It
definitely needs to change.</span></i></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br><b style=""><i style=""><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i></b></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Best Regards,</span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p><p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Nyaki<br></span></p>
<p class="yiv451104484MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></p>
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