http://cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/draft_programme_code-rev_2_nov_2010.pdf

http://cck.go.ke/links/consultations/current_consultations/Broadcasting_complaints_handling_procedure_-January_2011.pdf

In my view these show that though the CCK doesn't directly want to meddle in complaints issues, it is solidly in charge. In my view, the buck stops with them. They are responsible for regulating the technical aspects of transmission and content on the airwaves. Self regulation is like telling the Mungiki to regulate themselves. Not very realistic.

On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 2:53 PM, Grace Mutung'u (Bomu) <nmutungu@gmail.com> wrote:

The Constitution, which envisages the amendment of KICA provides for Freedom of the Media. CCK / Government is only limited to establishment of media (licensing). Under Article 34 of the Constitution (freedom of the media) content control seems to be limited to hate speech, incitement etc
In any case, the functions of the commission as far as media/broadcasting is concerned under KICA seem to be more policy and not to police the media.....

2012/2/9 Francis Hook <francis.hook@gmail.com>

de ja vu - I know for certain we discussed this issue about media
regulating themselves....and I recall we had some input from industry
players/journalists - I also recall saying they cannot EVER self
regulate - not effectively - there are too many commercial
considerations to allow them to address such issues squarely and
fairly.

Ah yes - i recall at the time it was all about press freedom and all
that BS - I call it BS because its under the guise of press freedom
that media houses and journalists give themselves so much latitude to
decide what is in public interest and which public figures they can
deface or which issues they can sensationalise. BTW I am not saying
this applies to all media houses or journalists.

Again I say the media should be regulated - as long as the govt has
the right people, people beyond reproach, this can be done.

On 9 February 2012 11:56, McTim <dogwallah@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, Feb 9, 2012 at 7:43 AM, Mark Mwangi <mwangy@gmail.com> wrote:
>> What do you mean their relationship with the CCK is limited?
>> Isn't the body a regulator for all communication companies in the country?
>>
>> Granted they are more concerned with technical issues but broadcasting
>> what can only be termed as filth doesn't bother them?
>
> One person's "filth" is another person's "public discourse on a
> pressing social issue."
>
> -

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