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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Listers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Many are asking me on the sidelines, to what do I make reference in my post below. For those who watched Citizen TV at Nine yesterday and again listened to Kiss FM this morning (and maybe many other stations
are entertaining the same), will agree with me that we </span><b><u><span style="color:red">MUST UNITE KENYA</span></u></b><span style="color:#1F497D"> not divide our beloved country!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D">Edith<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA">From:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";mso-fareast-language:EN-CA"> kictanet
[mailto:kictanet-bounces+eadera=idrc.ca@lists.kictanet.or.ke] <b>On Behalf Of </b>
Edith Adera<br>
<b>Sent:</b> February 6, 2013 11:14 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Edith Adera<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Julie Gichuru; KICTAnet - Media Editors Forum; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [kictanet] Slaying the Tribal Monster!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Listers,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I can’t resist but share my pain….that indeed the media can entertain “raw tribal discussions” on live TV! While one may argue that it’s reality and we must deal with it, if it divides us and tears us apart, why not pursue other alternatives?...why
not take advantage of this defining moment in our history (backed by the current constitution) to build a NEW FOUNDATION and help the country “unlearn” these bad habits that we’ve been socialized into over the years and has taken us no-where? It’s possible
to “unlearn”!!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The good bible tells us “teach thy children the ways of the Lord and they shall never depart from it”….in the same vein “feed Kenyans with positive vibes and we shall build a stronger and more united country”
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<p class="MsoNormal">Media (which forms this important industry represented on this list) is well aware that by their very nature, they “set the agenda and shape public opinion”. You have a huge responsibility to play in carving a great future for Kenya, stand
up and resist ethnic division in this country. We must build our nation based on development concerns and address issues dear to the hearts of Kenyans.
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<p class="MsoNormal">When last time (2007/2008), Bwana Ndemo gave his opinion (official or non-official) about the role the media played in 2007, I wonder if he wasn’t right? Where is NCIC? Where is the Media Council?<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This madness has to stop!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Edith (my heart is bleeding for Kenya).<o:p></o:p></p>
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