From: Wangusi, Francis
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 4:41 PM
To: Catherine Adeya
Subject: RE: [kictanet] Day 2: The Establishment of
IndependentCommuincations Commission of Kenya
Hi Dakatari,
I have been out of touch from the net for a while and day one of
the discussions passed without my knowledge. However, allow me to draw your
attention to the title “Independent Communications Commission of Kenya”. My
point of reference is chapter 15 clause 248 (1&2) which establishes
Commissions in this country. This proposed name does not appear to be among
those listed. I have been pondering on whether or not this title can be in
contravention to the Constitution and if another name like “Communications
Regulatory Authority of Kenya” or something like that can be contemplated. I
also wish to comment that independence of this body cannot be vested in the
name but the powers conferred to by the law establishing it and that is why I
discount the use of the word “Independent”. Sorry for taking you back to the
discussions of day one but I think this is worthy a consideration.
wangusi
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On Behalf Of Catherine Adeya
Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 2:17 PM
To: Wangusi, Francis
Cc: kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2: The Establishment of IndependentCommuincations
Commission of Kenya
Thanks
Charles,
On Day 4, 5 and 6 the discussion will come up about the appointment of the
Commissioners and others. It would be nice to get your input in more detail then
so that it can be consolidated in the feedback to the Ministry. Thank you for
your contributions anyways.
However, you comment on the need to change the word MINISTER to CABINET
SECRETARY in line with the new constitution is well taken at this stage.
Nyaki
From: charles nduati
<charlesnduati2002@yahoo.co.uk>
To: elizaslider@yahoo.com
Cc: kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke
Sent: Tue, February 15, 2011 12:33:22 PM
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 2: The Establishment of Independent Commuincations
Commission of Kenya
hi listers,
I have just read this short draft bill and it appears to me all its doing is
change the terms of commissioners appointment and its like there are now going
to be full time and not clear to me how independent they will be from what they
are now.
at the same time, it looks like the new Director general will be appointmented
only by commissioners and doesn't say if it will be competitive and his/her
security of tenure
finaly the draft bill refers to a minister and I suppose it should now refer to
a cabinet secretary as per new constitution
those are my 3 cents
charles nduati
On Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:23 EET Catherine Adeya wrote:
>
>Listers,
>We are on Day 2 of our discussions. Thank you for your thoughts on Day 1.
It is
>evident that there are mixed reactions on the Object of the Bill. We will
ensure
>those responsible keep this in mind and find a suitable middle ground, if
any.
>Some feel that the Object is unnecessary and misleading. Others believe it
is
>okay but what will be critical is the implementation.
>
>So today flows from the issues on day one as Part II of the Bill begins
with:
> SECTION 3: THE 'ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OF
>KENYA' (Commission or ICCK hereafter, my addition):
>
>
>Key issues from this section are:
> 4) The Commission is independent, subject only to the Constitution
and the
>law, and must be impartial and must perform its functions without fear,
favour
>or prejudice.
>
> Question: Does this communicate to you?
> 5) The Commission must function without any political or commercial
>interference
>
> Question: Again does this communicate effectively? Should the issue of
politics
>be separated from the commercial one?Or can we do away with 5 as the issue
>should be well covered in 4?
>
>
>I hope for a more vibrant discussion today as this bill is very critical.
>
>Enjoy,
>Nyaki
>
>
>
>
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