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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Thanks for sharing this.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>When is the validation workshop?<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Edith<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.or.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] <b>On Behalf Of </b>james ratemo<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, March 28, 2011 1:23 PM<br><b>To:</b> Edith Adera<br><b>Cc:</b> kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke<br><b>Subject:</b> [kictanet] Media council Draft bill 2010-the discussion captured<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Hi guys, incase ypu missed it have a look. Some of the conversations from this forum are include in the story.<br><br><a href="http://www.eastafricapress.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=554:the-regulation-debate&catid=83:latest-news1">http://www.eastafricapress.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=554:the-regulation-debate&catid=83:latest-news1</a><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Fri, Feb 4, 2011 at 12:00 AM, Grace Githaiga <<a href="mailto:ggithaiga@hotmail.com">ggithaiga@hotmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'>Dear Listers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'>Today, we wrap up our debate on the Media Bill 2010. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'>The last ten days have seen contributions on the various articles of the Bill, concerns have been raised and recommendations made. A big thank you to all who contributed and made this debate a success, and to those who read the contributions. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'> A full report will be available after the validation workshop (date to be advised). In the meantime, here is a summary of issues.<o:p></o:p></p><div style='border:none;border-bottom:solid windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in;border-color:-moz-use-text-color -moz-use-text-color windowtext'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><b>A SUMMARY OF AGREED ISSUES AND ISSUES ON WHICH THERE WAS NO CONSENSES IN THE PROPOSED MEDIA BILL 2010</b><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><u>AGREED ISSUES/PROVISIONS</u><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>MCK should be composed of diverse professionals and should contain persons with a wide range of expertise<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>There should be a minimum number of members in the MCK who are drawn from the media<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>There is need for the MCK to reflect gender parity<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>MCK members should prescribe to the leadership and integrity principles stated in Chapter 6 of the constitution<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The position of chair in the MCK should not be exclusive to advocates as it will lead to exclusion of other professionals and should be open to all members of the MCK<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The JSC should not be the body mandated with appointment of members of the MCK as this is outside the mandate of the JSC as prescribed by Article 172 of the Constitution<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>MCK should be independent from the government and the government should not have a say in who is appointed to the MCK<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The Bill does not provide for appointment of the Chair; the chair should be elected by board members<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Article 7&10 of the Bill are duplicates of each other and should be merged<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>MCK members should only be appointed for a maximum of two terms<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Voting should be done by secret ballot<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>MCK should not be barred from receiving funds from foreign sources<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The Chair of the Complaints Commission should not necessarily be an advocate<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The MCK should appoint the chair of the Complaints Commission<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Complaints to the Complaints Commission should be judged against an established code of conduct to be adopted by the MCK<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'> MCK’s Complaints Commission should consider looking at the operations of the Communications Tribunal in the ICT sector which handles the disputes and see what aspects can be borrowed. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>2/3 of members of MCK should vote to remove a member referred to in Article 11(1)(c) and (e) of the bill Council members on this matter. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Link benefits of members to existing positions say in those of other commissions in Articles 12 and 26 on remuneration.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>In addition to producing an annual financial report, the Council should produce an annual report of its activities (article 23). <o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The obligations in 36(1) be considered as part of a code of conduct, through further consultations with stakeholders.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>There is a contradiction between Clause 3 on Integrity and Clause 7 on Confidentiality in the Code of Conduct<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.5in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Clause 18 &19 of the Code of Conduct should reflect the principles enshrined in the Children’s Act and Sexual Offences Act.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The MCK code of conduct should be a minimum standard to which all media enterprises and journalists must subscribe to.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.25in'><u>ISSUES ON WHICH THERE WAS NO CONSENSUS</u><o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Is MCK best placed to perform the function of regulating media professionals?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Will the proposed MCK enhance professionalism or merely curtail freedom of expression?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Is there an overlap between the functions of MCK and BCAC?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Is there a need for both MCK and BCAC?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The definition of media and media enterprise does not satisfactorily draw a distinction between the two<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>The definition of ‘journalist’ is unsatisfactory; should it exclude bloggers and include reporters?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Consider Weblogs, social forums, as part of the new emerging media 'ecosystem' rather than in isolation.<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Should there be a minimum educational standard for journalists?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Registration of journalists should be discouraged as it impedes freedom of expression<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Accreditation of journalists is not necessary save for special circumstances such as when there is a major media-worthy event as it impedes freedom of expression<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Should mass communication be the only qualification that would make someone eligible to be a journalist? What about a degree in Social Sciences?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Does the requirement that a member of the MCK should have a distinguished career in the relevant fields enumerated in Section 7 lock out the youth from positions in the Council?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>How should decisions of the MCK be published? Should publication in the gazette be mandatory?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Should the Complaints Commission’s decisions have the force of High Court orders?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Does the giving of an apology as one of the MCK’s sanctions infringe on the freedom of expression?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>How will confidential sources (code of conduct) of information be protected?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Should the MCK be the one charged with the mandate to set levies and fees that it would require journalists, media enterprises to pay to it?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:.75in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Is MCK able to enforce the Code of Conduct in such a way that media houses comply, and ordinary journalists practice without fear of the ownership?<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Text for a transition clause. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in'>With Kind Regards<o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:10.0pt;margin-left:.75in'>Grace<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal> <br> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>If you have the strength to survive, you have the power to succeed. Life is all about choices we make depending upon the situation we are in. Go forth and rule the World!<br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>_______________________________________________<br>kictanet mailing list<br><a href="mailto:kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke">kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke</a><br><a href="http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet" target="_blank">http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet</a><br><br>This message was sent to: <a href="mailto:jratemo@gmail.com">jratemo@gmail.com</a><br>Unsubscribe or change your options at <a href="http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jratemo%40gmail.com" target="_blank">http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/jratemo%40gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br><br clear=all><br>-- <br>James Ratemo<br>ICT reporter,<br>The Standard Newspaper,<br>P.O Box 49990-00100,<br>Nairobi<br>Cell Phone: 0724960649 OR 0731960649<br>Other <a href="mailto:Emaili-jratemo@standardmedia.co.ke" target="_blank">Emaili-jratemo@standardmedia.co.ke</a> or <a href="mailto:jratemo@gmail.com" target="_blank">jratemo@gmail.com</a><br>Website:<a href="http://www.ictcradle.com" target="_blank">www.ictcradle.com</a>.<br>Twitter accounts: kenyacurrent and jratemo<br>Skype account:ratemoj<br><br>Who is rich? 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