Spot on Matunda, the good book says where there is no Vision the people perish, successfull societies are founded on strong values and morality. Whether we subscribe to it and respect to other peoples rights is key, this is where we demand strong leadership from the people in positions of authority since they are our watchmen or custodians otherwise vision 2030 will be a mirage. I hope we can hear from from CCK or members of the broadcast content advisory council since this is not the first time this issue is popping up on mailing lists, are we asleep?. On 6/26/13, Matunda Nyanchama <[email protected]> wrote:
Friends
I am wondering whether the Media Council and CCK shouldn't step up their act.
2 cases in point:
(a) FM radio conversations during the morning commute where one hears vulgar language with explicit descriptions (jocular as they may be) of natural and "unnatural" sex acts, bestiality and the like. And matatus faithfully tune in; and you are in the company of people of all manner of age: school kids, young working professionals, aging mothers/fathers, etc.
What a shame!
(b) In Nairobi recently, I sat down for afternoon coffee with a friend at a restaurant littered (across the walls) with flat screen TVs. Showing on the channel they had tuned into was a movie with explicit love-making ... imagine the rest. Despite our protestations, the restaurant owner's ears appeared deaf!
Some people may say we need self-regulation but as a society we need some standards. We need some labeling of content that guide when it can be broadcast. For instance, adult content should be restricted to the time between 9 pm and 5 am; day time content should, of necessity, be family-friendly.
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