> Dr. Ndemo,
>
> I hope that the media note that they are on the wrong path and move to
> change their approach. In hindsight they might realize that the issues at
> hand could have been tackled differently.The media's most recent actions
> only make it more difficult to resolve the very same issues they are
> protesting.
>
> The Nation's editorial perhaps represents the divergence in views between
> the media owners, their supporters and responsible journalists who may
> have
> seen that things are steering in a dangerous direction. As the matter
> drags
> on, various elements will try to take advantage and jump onto the
> bandwagon
> to further certain agendas. It is this catalyst that is worrisome, as
> there
> is the possibility that just as the media issue has somehow been tied to
> economic issues, the media issue could easily be misused by those who have
> little to do with the media.
>
> The country has many volatile problems that should not be exploited, some
> of
> those jumping onto the media bandwagon may be seeking to detract from
> matters facing them, others have personal agendas in mind that can only
> progress if they are disguised as media and economic issues. The media
> hopefully is looking at these issues in a responsible manner, will
> exercise
> diplomacy and engage the Government in a civil way as the best way to
> resolve the impasse. There are many Kenyans suffering today from matters
> not
> within their control, it is a dangerous thing for the media to act in a
> way
> that could easily stir these masses to non-civil action as measures are
> being taken to alleviate these problems. The media has a corporate
> responsibility in ensuring that it exhausts all civil means of ensuring
> the
> matters are resolved.
>
> It is encouraging to know that the Government is open for discussion, but
> there is only so much that the Government can do on legislative matters.
> The
> Government can draft, prepare and adjust laws but it cannot pass the same
> in
> parliament. The media must do more on its own in approaching not just key
> leaders but ultimately the legislators who actually vote to pass the same
> laws.
>
>
> On Sun, Dec 14, 2008 at 5:11 PM, <
bitange@jambo.co.ke> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Theuri,
>> Since Government is open for discussion, diplomacy would yield better
>> results. I have seen their action plan which by the way violates cck
>> licence agreement it is not the best rout to take. Having spent all
>> weekend
>> using public resources (frequencies) to propagate violence, they should
>> at
>> least wait to hear from cck.
>>
>> If you read today's Nation editorial on how to end impunity including
>> media
>> impunity you wonder if they are the same people inciting the public to
>> violence.
>>
>> Ndemo