Last week was an interesting time in Nairobi as Parliament passed a new law to regulate the media industry. While most of the provisions therein were welcomed, many people felt that the new law can only be described as ‘draconian.’ The bone of contention is the fines that would be meted out on media players as individuals or institutions since they would effectively gag them in their duties as the country’s watchdog. Fortunately, the president opted not to assent to the law as it requires more dialogue: all players involved need to be contented that it is a good law and not one aimed at...
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