The story deserves kudos and not criticism. It was a sensitive story well done because it resulted to positive outcome. We saw the power of a human interest story when Conjestina’s plight was highlighted and the support she has received thereafter. Such are stories that encourage heroes and heroines who have made the country proud but for some reason or another are struggling with issues they could be assisted with be bold to share and remove the veil of silence or shame so that they can be assisted. After all, they are also human.

Regards,

Jane

From: kictanet [mailto:kictanet-bounces+info=amwik.org@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Mutwiri Mutuota
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2012 4:03 PM
To: info@amwik.org
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] Media: Congestina Video Clips offensive

For years, sports media has covered the gory plight our heroes go through after being abandoned after their glory days are over.

Conjestina has suffered for the last two years with repeated promises she would be taken care of that have not been followed through.

Unmasking her plight for all to see has had the desired impact of finally landing her the help she much needed.

We can report she is currently undergoing top notch health care and the goodwill donations especially from Kenyans on Twitter will go a long way in salvaging one of the country's icons.

Sports stars such as Frank Bruno and Paul Gascoigne have benefitted from such exposure in Britain and following years of silent demand for action, time has come to expose the grim reality suffered by our sportspersons.

In this regard, I consider criticism of the media over Conjestina ill advised.

Regards

Mutwiri

Sent from my Galaxy Pro

On Sep 6, 2012 3:35 PM, "James Kagwe" <kagwejg@gmail.com> wrote:

Guys,

I felt saddened watching video footage of Conjestina on TV yesterday. I think the local media continue to display high level of irresponsibility. Was it really necessary to show the videos on national TV. Assuming she is just mentally disturbed and hoping that she will get well what would be her reaction to such videos which have already gone viral.

regards,
James

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