As the Media Bill creates more contreversy then the Pandora’s box it is important that we at least listen to both sides of the divide.

The government claims that the media bill seeks to set the same standards that are in the US by setting rules for when different kind of programs can air, as well as regulate the ownership of Media Companies while creating thousands of jobs in the ICT sector within a few years.

The media has said that the bill seeks to muzzle free press as well as empower the minister of information to freeze the media at his/her own discretion.

Who is telling the truth?

I have taken the liberty to post the Government Spokesman Dr Alfred Mutuas youtube statement for all and sundry to watch. Also supplied are various links to the media articles that have been written about this issue.

Also posted are links to the Kenya Media bill PDF download [Click Here]. Watch the video below.

Nation Articles: http://www.nation.co.ke/oped/Editorial/-/440804/440804/-/qmuxi8z/-/index.html

Standard Articles: http://www.eastandard.net/editorial