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Hi all See attached the media bill currently under discussion in PDF format. best alice
Dear All, Our media continue publish one sided stories. In my view it is important that we shed some light on the Media Bill and the Integrity of the Industry. It should be obvious that integrity in media is of great importance to the public, to individual journalists and their institutions, and to the health of the media enterprise. The increasing social, economic, and political significance of media has led to greater demands that journalists and their institutions be held accountable when using public funds. Media subjects and their families expect journalism to do what is necessary to minimize the risks posed by irresponsible reporting. Society rely on the honesty and competency of professionals, and society's confidence in and support for media rests on public trust in the integrity of journalists and their institutions. It is incumbent upon the media community to create and nurture an environment that both promotes high ethical standards and preserves public trust in journalistic inquiry. Yet, all is not well in the media community. Several high-profile incidents, ranging from blatant disregard for the principal of objectivity, to the fabrication of articles, to the death of breadth of subjects outside politics, have raised concerns about the integrity of those engaged in media. During the past year, we have seen too many instances of media misconduct, like the front page pictures of Matheris innocent children. Another leading daily fabricates a story that an opposition leader visits State house. Who will forget the Hope FM incident where innocent lives were lost yet the Government was blamed for not taking action in advance. Incidents such as these have in most cases tainted the noble profession of journalism. The Media Bill is indeed Media Council Bill just like the Nursing Council Act, Medical Practitioners Act, etc. Lawyers, Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers all subscribe to some Act of Parliament to guard against their own excesses and the consumers. In the past few days we have witnessed Media at its worst manipulating public opinion by only telling one side of the story in the process breaching their own ethical standards. Check all articles on Media Bill. They have even gone to the extent of gathering a number of activists and calling such meetings as stakeholder. Government which is a major stakeholder (supplies 90% of the news through KNA to Media houses) is not even invited. Not one of those meeting that they have entertained the other side of the of the story. This indeed should be the very reason why the Media Council must step in to advise on medias responsibilities. In Tanzania where the same process is going on, views are analyzed from both sides. Media does not retract on their word. Despite the fact media developed the current Media Council Bill, they continue to argue that Government did not consult stakeholders. You now understand why a good constitution was defeated. Should we allow a few individuals to make decisions that affect our future? There is imminent danger if media is not regulated simply because they have not managed to regulate themselves without statutes. Do you want to see another Hope FM scenario? Vernacular stations are preaching Venom and if it gets worse, you know who the media will blame. Our only hope is that we are increasingly becoming a knowledge society and Internet with or without print and electronic media will enable us to communicate. Media has refused to publish alternative views on the Media Bill. Luckily they cannot mislead everbody. Ndemo ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world"
Bwana Ndemo, I could not agree with you more. I have been appalled and dismayed at the outrageous response that has come about regarding the Media Bill. The mere fact that it is a Bill means that this is the time for whoever has anything to change/remove/add should do it. It is not yet a law until it has passed public review, parliamentary review and government review. I was even shocked today to hear some politicians who I used to have respect for referring to it as a draconian law designed to stifle and control - I don't even think the individual had any idea about the background and origin of the Bill. I think it's time for truth and clarity to come forth. Brian On May 31, 2007, at 8:57 PM, bitange@jambo.co.ke wrote:
Dear All, Our media continue publish one sided stories. In my view it is important that we shed some light on the Media Bill and the Integrity of the Industry.
It should be obvious that integrity in media is of great importance to the public, to individual journalists and their institutions, and to the health of the media enterprise. The increasing social, economic, and political significance of media has led to greater demands that journalists and their institutions be held accountable when using public funds. Media subjects and their families expect journalism to do what is necessary to minimize the risks posed by irresponsible reporting. Society rely on the honesty and competency of professionals, and society's confidence in and support for media rests on public trust in the integrity of journalists and their institutions. It is incumbent upon the media community to create and nurture an environment that both promotes high ethical standards and preserves public trust in journalistic inquiry.
Yet, all is not well in the media community. Several high-profile incidents, ranging from blatant disregard for the principal of objectivity, to the fabrication of articles, to the death of breadth of subjects outside politics, have raised concerns about the integrity of those engaged in media. During the past year, we have seen too many instances of media misconduct, like the front page pictures of Matheri’s innocent children. Another leading daily fabricates a story that an opposition leader visits State house. Who will forget the Hope FM incident where innocent lives were lost yet the Government was blamed for not taking action in advance. Incidents such as these have in most cases tainted the noble profession of journalism. The Media Bill is indeed Media Council Bill just like the Nursing Council Act, Medical Practitioner’s Act, etc. Lawyers, Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers all subscribe to some Act of Parliament to guard against their own excesses and the consumers.
In the past few days we have witnessed Media at its worst – manipulating public opinion – by only telling one side of the story in the process breaching their own ethical standards. Check all articles on Media Bill. They have even gone to the extent of gathering a number of activists and calling such meetings as stakeholder. Government which is a major stakeholder (supplies 90% of the news through KNA to Media houses) is not even invited. Not one of those meeting that they have entertained the other side of the of the story. This indeed should be the very reason why the Media Council must step in to advise on media’s responsibilities.
In Tanzania where the same process is going on, views are analyzed from both sides. Media does not retract on their word. Despite the fact media developed the current Media Council Bill, they continue to argue that Government did not consult stakeholders. You now understand why a good constitution was defeated. Should we allow a few individuals to make decisions that affect our future? There is imminent danger if media is not regulated simply because they have not managed to regulate themselves without statutes. Do you want to see another Hope FM scenario? Vernacular stations are preaching Venom and if it gets worse, you know who the media will blame.
Our only hope is that we are increasingly becoming a knowledge society and Internet with or without print and electronic media will enable us to communicate. Media has refused to publish alternative views on the Media Bill. Luckily they cannot mislead everbody.
Ndemo
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Brian, considering that Kenyans no longer accept perception but rather data-based proof, policies, legislation and regulation, why cannot the media businesspersons highlight their concerns on the list pointing specific clauses on the bill (thanks Alice for the soft copy) then listers contribute? There cannot be self-regulation absent penalties for basking wrongs committed, for example,suppose all 8 million gsm subscribers were on the "cheapest" tarriff at about 16 shillings per minute and a fixed daily charge of Kshs 14.50 irrespective whether any call is made. This translates to DAILY shillings 116,000,000 millions (or shs 0.16 billion) "revenue" by telcos while no-one actually made any call nor used any of their services, add the bigger revenues from actual calls.....and we keep asking what ruins prosperity? Because telecommunications tariffs self-regulation failed and is impoverishing Kenyans forcing regulatory intervention (likely also in petroleum?) but do we take it that the media businesses do not want a government-led disciplinarian entity? Perhaps this is not about press freedom rather media houses corporate profits? Brian Longwe <brian@isisweb.nl> wrote: Bwana Ndemo, I could not agree with you more. I have been appalled and dismayed at the outrageous response that has come about regarding the Media Bill. The mere fact that it is a Bill means that this is the time for whoever has anything to change/remove/add should do it. It is not yet a law until it has passed public review, parliamentary review and government review. I was even shocked today to hear some politicians who I used to have respect for referring to it as a draconian law designed to stifle and control - I don't even think the individual had any idea about the background and origin of the Bill. I think it's time for truth and clarity to come forth. Brian On May 31, 2007, at 8:57 PM, bitange@jambo.co.ke wrote:
Dear All, Our media continue publish one sided stories. In my view it is important that we shed some light on the Media Bill and the Integrity of the Industry.
It should be obvious that integrity in media is of great importance to the public, to individual journalists and their institutions, and to the health of the media enterprise. The increasing social, economic, and political significance of media has led to greater demands that journalists and their institutions be held accountable when using public funds. Media subjects and their families expect journalism to do what is necessary to minimize the risks posed by irresponsible reporting. Society rely on the honesty and competency of professionals, and society's confidence in and support for media rests on public trust in the integrity of journalists and their institutions. It is incumbent upon the media community to create and nurture an environment that both promotes high ethical standards and preserves public trust in journalistic inquiry.
Yet, all is not well in the media community. Several high-profile incidents, ranging from blatant disregard for the principal of objectivity, to the fabrication of articles, to the death of breadth of subjects outside politics, have raised concerns about the integrity of those engaged in media. During the past year, we have seen too many instances of media misconduct, like the front page pictures of Matheris innocent children. Another leading daily fabricates a story that an opposition leader visits State house. Who will forget the Hope FM incident where innocent lives were lost yet the Government was blamed for not taking action in advance. Incidents such as these have in most cases tainted the noble profession of journalism. The Media Bill is indeed Media Council Bill just like the Nursing Council Act, Medical Practitioners Act, etc. Lawyers, Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers all subscribe to some Act of Parliament to guard against their own excesses and the consumers.
In the past few days we have witnessed Media at its worst manipulating public opinion by only telling one side of the story in the process breaching their own ethical standards. Check all articles on Media Bill. They have even gone to the extent of gathering a number of activists and calling such meetings as stakeholder. Government which is a major stakeholder (supplies 90% of the news through KNA to Media houses) is not even invited. Not one of those meeting that they have entertained the other side of the of the story. This indeed should be the very reason why the Media Council must step in to advise on medias responsibilities.
In Tanzania where the same process is going on, views are analyzed from both sides. Media does not retract on their word. Despite the fact media developed the current Media Council Bill, they continue to argue that Government did not consult stakeholders. You now understand why a good constitution was defeated. Should we allow a few individuals to make decisions that affect our future? There is imminent danger if media is not regulated simply because they have not managed to regulate themselves without statutes. Do you want to see another Hope FM scenario? Vernacular stations are preaching Venom and if it gets worse, you know who the media will blame.
Our only hope is that we are increasingly becoming a knowledge society and Internet with or without print and electronic media will enable us to communicate. Media has refused to publish alternative views on the Media Bill. Luckily they cannot mislead everbody.
Ndemo
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I'd really appreciate it if someone could please share a copy of the media bill with me? Thanks, Sandy Sandra N. Ndonye Media Manager Internews Network Tel (DL): 253249 Cell: 0721-263317 Nairobi, Kenya www.internews.org ----- Original Message ----- From: <bitange@jambo.co.ke> To: <sandy@internews.co.ke> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2007 8:57 PM Subject: [kictanet] Media Bill 2007. Dear All, Our media continue publish one sided stories. In my view it is important that we shed some light on the Media Bill and the Integrity of the Industry. It should be obvious that integrity in media is of great importance to the public, to individual journalists and their institutions, and to the health of the media enterprise. The increasing social, economic, and political significance of media has led to greater demands that journalists and their institutions be held accountable when using public funds. Media subjects and their families expect journalism to do what is necessary to minimize the risks posed by irresponsible reporting. Society rely on the honesty and competency of professionals, and society's confidence in and support for media rests on public trust in the integrity of journalists and their institutions. It is incumbent upon the media community to create and nurture an environment that both promotes high ethical standards and preserves public trust in journalistic inquiry. Yet, all is not well in the media community. Several high-profile incidents, ranging from blatant disregard for the principal of objectivity, to the fabrication of articles, to the death of breadth of subjects outside politics, have raised concerns about the integrity of those engaged in media. During the past year, we have seen too many instances of media misconduct, like the front page pictures of Matheri's innocent children. Another leading daily fabricates a story that an opposition leader visits State house. Who will forget the Hope FM incident where innocent lives were lost yet the Government was blamed for not taking action in advance. Incidents such as these have in most cases tainted the noble profession of journalism. The Media Bill is indeed Media Council Bill just like the Nursing Council Act, Medical Practitioner's Act, etc. Lawyers, Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers all subscribe to some Act of Parliament to guard against their own excesses and the consumers. In the past few days we have witnessed Media at its worst - manipulating public opinion - by only telling one side of the story in the process breaching their own ethical standards. Check all articles on Media Bill. They have even gone to the extent of gathering a number of activists and calling such meetings as stakeholder. Government which is a major stakeholder (supplies 90% of the news through KNA to Media houses) is not even invited. Not one of those meeting that they have entertained the other side of the of the story. This indeed should be the very reason why the Media Council must step in to advise on media's responsibilities. In Tanzania where the same process is going on, views are analyzed from both sides. Media does not retract on their word. Despite the fact media developed the current Media Council Bill, they continue to argue that Government did not consult stakeholders. You now understand why a good constitution was defeated. Should we allow a few individuals to make decisions that affect our future? There is imminent danger if media is not regulated simply because they have not managed to regulate themselves without statutes. Do you want to see another Hope FM scenario? Vernacular stations are preaching Venom and if it gets worse, you know who the media will blame. Our only hope is that we are increasingly becoming a knowledge society and Internet with or without print and electronic media will enable us to communicate. Media has refused to publish alternative views on the Media Bill. Luckily they cannot mislead everbody. Ndemo ---------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Jambo MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- "easy access to the world" _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/sandy%40internews.co.ke
Hi all, I really would like to post a few ideas on this one. But wish to have a look at what the Media is proposing i.e. vis-a-vis what the Govt has published (thanx Alice for sharing it). Waruru K. Are you there? Plse email us what the Media Owners Assc.(MOA) prefers for comparison purposes. Indeed criticism without specific counter-proposals amounts to euphoria (which (un?)fortunately does work in these parts of the world) Plse, could someone table the MOA perspective? Who knows we might discover it is all the same or the contentious issues could be few and possibly reviewable. walu. --- bitange@jambo.co.ke wrote:
Dear All, Our media continue publish one sided stories. In my view it is important that we shed some light on the Media Bill and the Integrity of the Industry.
It should be obvious that integrity in media is of great importance to the public, to individual journalists and their institutions, and to the health of the media enterprise. The increasing social, economic, and political significance of media has led to greater demands that journalists and their institutions be held accountable when using public funds. Media subjects and their families expect journalism to do what is necessary to minimize the risks posed by irresponsible reporting. Society rely on the honesty and competency of professionals, and society's confidence in and support for media rests on public trust in the integrity of journalists and their institutions. It is incumbent upon the media community to create and nurture an environment that both promotes high ethical standards and preserves public trust in journalistic inquiry.
Yet, all is not well in the media community. Several high-profile incidents, ranging from blatant disregard for the principal of objectivity, to the fabrication of articles, to the death of breadth of subjects outside politics, have raised concerns about the integrity of those engaged in media. During the past year, we have seen too many instances of media misconduct, like the front page pictures of Matheris innocent children. Another leading daily fabricates a story that an opposition leader visits State house. Who will forget the Hope FM incident where innocent lives were lost yet the Government was blamed for not taking action in advance. Incidents such as these have in most cases tainted the noble profession of journalism. The Media Bill is indeed Media Council Bill just like the Nursing Council Act, Medical Practitioners Act, etc. Lawyers, Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers all subscribe to some Act of Parliament to guard against their own excesses and the consumers.
In the past few days we have witnessed Media at its worst manipulating public opinion by only telling one side of the story in the process breaching their own ethical standards. Check all articles on Media Bill. They have even gone to the extent of gathering a number of activists and calling such meetings as stakeholder. Government which is a major stakeholder (supplies 90% of the news through KNA to Media houses) is not even invited. Not one of those meeting that they have entertained the other side of the of the story. This indeed should be the very reason why the Media Council must step in to advise on medias responsibilities.
In Tanzania where the same process is going on, views are analyzed from both sides. Media does not retract on their word. Despite the fact media developed the current Media Council Bill, they continue to argue that Government did not consult stakeholders. You now understand why a good constitution was defeated. Should we allow a few individuals to make decisions that affect our future? There is imminent danger if media is not regulated simply because they have not managed to regulate themselves without statutes. Do you want to see another Hope FM scenario? Vernacular stations are preaching Venom and if it gets worse, you know who the media will blame.
Our only hope is that we are increasingly becoming a knowledge society and Internet with or without print and electronic media will enable us to communicate. Media has refused to publish alternative views on the Media Bill. Luckily they cannot mislead everbody.
Ndemo
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Dear All, There is no MOA version. The Bill you have was drafted by MOA in Naivasha. The Government in consultation with all stakeholders (at Kenya School of Monetary Studies) inserted the implementation framework after it became clear that no one wanted to fund the Media Council. The Government has never had any or has no intention of controlling media through the Minister by making any appointment to the Media Council. However, if Government has to fund the Council then the Minister is accountable to Parliament. Therefore, whoever the Minister is at the time must make the Council accountable to him/her. There is no problem with the Bill to blindly dismiss it. The problem lies with the funding mechanism not the regulatory content which indeed provide for self regulation. Ndemo.
Hi all,
I really would like to post a few ideas on this one. But wish to have a look at what the Media is proposing i.e. vis-a-vis what the Govt has published (thanx Alice for sharing it).
Waruru K. Are you there? Plse email us what the Media Owners Assc.(MOA) prefers for comparison purposes. Indeed criticism without specific counter-proposals amounts to euphoria (which (un?)fortunately does work in these parts of the world)
Plse, could someone table the MOA perspective? Who knows we might discover it is all the same or the contentious issues could be few and possibly reviewable.
walu.
--- bitange@jambo.co.ke wrote:
Dear All, Our media continue publish one sided stories. In my view it is important that we shed some light on the Media Bill and the Integrity of the Industry.
It should be obvious that integrity in media is of great importance to the public, to individual journalists and their institutions, and to the health of the media enterprise. The increasing social, economic, and political significance of media has led to greater demands that journalists and their institutions be held accountable when using public funds. Media subjects and their families expect journalism to do what is necessary to minimize the risks posed by irresponsible reporting. Society rely on the honesty and competency of professionals, and society's confidence in and support for media rests on public trust in the integrity of journalists and their institutions. It is incumbent upon the media community to create and nurture an environment that both promotes high ethical standards and preserves public trust in journalistic inquiry.
Yet, all is not well in the media community. Several high-profile incidents, ranging from blatant disregard for the principal of objectivity, to the fabrication of articles, to the death of breadth of subjects outside politics, have raised concerns about the integrity of those engaged in media. During the past year, we have seen too many instances of media misconduct, like the front page pictures of Matheris innocent children. Another leading daily fabricates a story that an opposition leader visits State house. Who will forget the Hope FM incident where innocent lives were lost yet the Government was blamed for not taking action in advance. Incidents such as these have in most cases tainted the noble profession of journalism. The Media Bill is indeed Media Council Bill just like the Nursing Council Act, Medical Practitioners Act, etc. Lawyers, Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers all subscribe to some Act of Parliament to guard against their own excesses and the consumers.
In the past few days we have witnessed Media at its worst manipulating public opinion by only telling one side of the story in the process breaching their own ethical standards. Check all articles on Media Bill. They have even gone to the extent of gathering a number of activists and calling such meetings as stakeholder. Government which is a major stakeholder (supplies 90% of the news through KNA to Media houses) is not even invited. Not one of those meeting that they have entertained the other side of the of the story. This indeed should be the very reason why the Media Council must step in to advise on medias responsibilities.
In Tanzania where the same process is going on, views are analyzed from both sides. Media does not retract on their word. Despite the fact media developed the current Media Council Bill, they continue to argue that Government did not consult stakeholders. You now understand why a good constitution was defeated. Should we allow a few individuals to make decisions that affect our future? There is imminent danger if media is not regulated simply because they have not managed to regulate themselves without statutes. Do you want to see another Hope FM scenario? Vernacular stations are preaching Venom and if it gets worse, you know who the media will blame.
Our only hope is that we are increasingly becoming a knowledge society and Internet with or without print and electronic media will enable us to communicate. Media has refused to publish alternative views on the Media Bill. Luckily they cannot mislead everbody.
Ndemo
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I invite comments on my proposed middle-ground:- To alleviate plausible MOA fears of govt control of the media, and to ensure the media do not bombard consumers with self-interests, the Bill is amended to put consumers in control of the Council and government to fund. An inaccurate journalist punished by consumers would feel less pain than that from government whips, consumers cannot be controlled by government with the mature media fraternity as the watchdogs. Please critique. Regards, bitange@jambo.co.ke wrote: Dear All, There is no MOA version. The Bill you have was drafted by MOA in Naivasha. The Government in consultation with all stakeholders (at Kenya School of Monetary Studies) inserted the implementation framework after it became clear that no one wanted to fund the Media Council. The Government has never had any or has no intention of controlling media through the Minister by making any appointment to the Media Council. However, if Government has to fund the Council then the Minister is accountable to Parliament. Therefore, whoever the Minister is at the time must make the Council accountable to him/her. There is no problem with the Bill to blindly dismiss it. The problem lies with the funding mechanism not the regulatory content which indeed provide for self regulation. Ndemo.
Hi all,
I really would like to post a few ideas on this one. But wish to have a look at what the Media is proposing i.e. vis-a-vis what the Govt has published (thanx Alice for sharing it).
Waruru K. Are you there? Plse email us what the Media Owners Assc.(MOA) prefers for comparison purposes. Indeed criticism without specific counter-proposals amounts to euphoria (which (un?)fortunately does work in these parts of the world)
Plse, could someone table the MOA perspective? Who knows we might discover it is all the same or the contentious issues could be few and possibly reviewable.
walu.
--- bitange@jambo.co.ke wrote:
Dear All, Our media continue publish one sided stories. In my view it is important that we shed some light on the Media Bill and the Integrity of the Industry.
It should be obvious that integrity in media is of great importance to the public, to individual journalists and their institutions, and to the health of the media enterprise. The increasing social, economic, and political significance of media has led to greater demands that journalists and their institutions be held accountable when using public funds. Media subjects and their families expect journalism to do what is necessary to minimize the risks posed by irresponsible reporting. Society rely on the honesty and competency of professionals, and society's confidence in and support for media rests on public trust in the integrity of journalists and their institutions. It is incumbent upon the media community to create and nurture an environment that both promotes high ethical standards and preserves public trust in journalistic inquiry.
Yet, all is not well in the media community. Several high-profile incidents, ranging from blatant disregard for the principal of objectivity, to the fabrication of articles, to the death of breadth of subjects outside politics, have raised concerns about the integrity of those engaged in media. During the past year, we have seen too many instances of media misconduct, like the front page pictures of Matheris innocent children. Another leading daily fabricates a story that an opposition leader visits State house. Who will forget the Hope FM incident where innocent lives were lost yet the Government was blamed for not taking action in advance. Incidents such as these have in most cases tainted the noble profession of journalism. The Media Bill is indeed Media Council Bill just like the Nursing Council Act, Medical Practitioners Act, etc. Lawyers, Pharmacists, Architects, Engineers all subscribe to some Act of Parliament to guard against their own excesses and the consumers.
In the past few days we have witnessed Media at its worst manipulating public opinion by only telling one side of the story in the process breaching their own ethical standards. Check all articles on Media Bill. They have even gone to the extent of gathering a number of activists and calling such meetings as stakeholder. Government which is a major stakeholder (supplies 90% of the news through KNA to Media houses) is not even invited. Not one of those meeting that they have entertained the other side of the of the story. This indeed should be the very reason why the Media Council must step in to advise on medias responsibilities.
In Tanzania where the same process is going on, views are analyzed from both sides. Media does not retract on their word. Despite the fact media developed the current Media Council Bill, they continue to argue that Government did not consult stakeholders. You now understand why a good constitution was defeated. Should we allow a few individuals to make decisions that affect our future? There is imminent danger if media is not regulated simply because they have not managed to regulate themselves without statutes. Do you want to see another Hope FM scenario? Vernacular stations are preaching Venom and if it gets worse, you know who the media will blame.
Our only hope is that we are increasingly becoming a knowledge society and Internet with or without print and electronic media will enable us to communicate. Media has refused to publish alternative views on the Media Bill. Luckily they cannot mislead everbody.
Ndemo
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On Jun 2, 2007, at 4:06 PM, Alex Gakuru wrote:
An inaccurate journalist punished by consumers would feel less pain than that from government whips, consumers cannot be controlled by government with the mature media fraternity as the watchdogs.
hmm - an interesting point of view - I can't really say that I agree with it -but one big questions stands out in my mind: - who are the consumers? Brian
- who are the consumers?
I understand your question and I would say consumers would be:- "The individual and groups of voiceless people situation has automagically set to ICT-receivers mode, a source of corporate profits and government taxes only. Disenfranchised receiver-persons whom societal denial has this far preferred to consider merely as the "market" refusing to acknowledge their existence in the Kenya society, except when it is convenient to do so. Their purported advocates are no more than 'self-appointed, publicity seekers' out to harass good investors while also seeking international sympathy and in so doing tarnishing the good image of our government". Really, do they exist nor are any important? Brian Longwe <brian@isisweb.nl> wrote: On Jun 2, 2007, at 4:06 PM, Alex Gakuru wrote: An inaccurate journalist punished by consumers would feel less pain than that from government whips, consumers cannot be controlled by government with the mature media fraternity as the watchdogs. hmm - an interesting point of view - I can't really say that I agree with it -but one big questions stands out in my mind: - who are the consumers? Brian _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@kictanet.or.ke http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Please unsubscribe or change your options at http://kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/alex.gakuru%40yahoo.com --------------------------------- Don't be flakey. Get Yahoo! Mail for Mobile and always stay connected to friends.
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