Thanks Wamuyu for the clarification
With very few ministers/secretaries under the proposed
constitution , this may be the last time to have a minister responsible
for the Info com only . most likely it will be mixed under a larger
ministry?
What happens to the Tribunal?
Cheers
MM
From:
kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke
[mailto:kictanet-bounces+mureithi=summitstrategies.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On
Behalf Of Wamuyu Gatheru
Sent: 27 May 2010 17:09
To: mureithi@summitstrategies.co.ke
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] If we vote YES for the proposed
Constitution-link to ICT
A few things to note based on previous comments.
a) Constitutional links to ICT: The 'Minister'/Secretary of
Info and Communications will be a technocrat vetted by Parliament. The 'CCK'
will be an independent body meeting the standards of an independent Public
Service Commission. The 'CCK' will be independent of govt, political or
commercial interests and in place in 3yrs and its board also vetted by a
Parliamentary committee.
Incidentally on division of labour between national
govt and Counties only Telcoms, postal, radio and TV are mentioned (national
govt). The divison of labour appears silent on the internet/electronic
media
b) Wainaina/Murigi, its important to keep site of the goal
of constitutional reform. Its to avoid Kenya becoming a failed state
particularly due to lack of Presidential accountability and general political
impunity. Lets keep our eyes on the goal and ensure that we secure national
stability and peace first.
The issue you raise on international treaties is
covered in Njoki's doc: a treaty becomes effective with ratification in
Parliament.
On sharia law, my understanding is that sharia law is
mandatory for all within a sharia jurisdiction. This is not the case with the
Kadhi's court.
Will take the liberty to subscribe you to (reformsnow@lists.reformsnow.or.ke) where more around these
reforms will be posted. Provision is made for unsubscribing.
regards, Wamuyu
From: Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com>
To: wamuyulearn@yahoo.co.uk
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
<kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke>
Sent: Thu, 27 May, 2010 11:49:26
Subject: Re: [kictanet] If we vote YES for the proposed Constitution-link
to ICT
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@ Alice + Wainaina, Still trying to see the link btwn the proposed
constitution and ICT. I know there is but your discourse into abortion
and kadhi's courts will surely get us into endless murky waters... If we have to talk constitution, then maybe provide the
link with ICT. I know one link that puts the independence of Press
Freedom into the constitution. This is likely to throw the spanners
into numerous (govt+private) agencies purpoting to regulate
broadcast and other media... walu.
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