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"content": "were developed and adopted in 1912 in England, and have been in use within and without Commonwealth countries ever since. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the police officer invoked Section 22(1) of the Police Act Cap. 84, Laws of Kenya, which also states as follows, and I quote:- âA police officer may by writing under his hand require any person who he has reason to believe has information which will assist him in investigating an alleged offence to attend before him at a police station or police office in the district in which such a person resides, or for the time being is. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, on 22nd July, 2009, the two reporters were summoned in writing at 10.20 a.m. to appear before Nicholas Kamwende, a Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police at 2.00 p.m. at the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit Head Office in Nairobi. The two reporters appeared accompanied by their lawyer, hon. Paul Muite, a Senior Counsel and Miss. Catherine Gicheru. The two were interviewed by the police in the company of their advocates. However, Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, having supplied this House with the details illuminating the circumstances surrounding the actions by the police in relation to the matter in question, and whereas the Government affirms the powers herein above applied as enshrined in the Judges Rules and in the Police Act, the Government cannot and is not about to condone harassment and any action done contrary and in disregard of other relevant provisions of the law which this honourable House is the maker. Mr. Deputy Speaker, Sir, the spirit of the Media Act is that there should be no inhibition of Press freedom which may undermine the democratic strides we have made as a nation. Section 35(i) of the Media Act provides thus, and I quote:- âThe media shall, in a free and independent manner and style, inform the public on issues of public interest and importance in a fair, accurate and unbiased manner whilst distinctively isolating opinion from facts and avoiding offensive coverage of nudity, violence and ethnic biases.â That ordinarily calls for a responsible and accountable practice of journalism that enhances a positive democratic culture and the rule of law. I must note that protection against disclosure of sources is at the core of the practice of journalism, and Section 35(i) of the said Act enshrines that particular principle. However, the government will appreciate honest, unbiased investigative journalism and subsequent sharing of the relevant sensitive information by the journalists or media houses with the police in good time, preceding the publishing of sensitive or emotive articles for purposes of:- (1) Avoiding suspicion by other parties, and commencing (2) an effective investigation into various sensitive matters that come to their notice. The honest sharing of information approach will not only disclose the skeletons in any matter and expedite investigation but will also harness co-operation and collaborative activities which, certainly, will make our society safer. The police have no intention of harassing or/and intimidating journalists or the media, including Star Newspaper, KISS 100, Classic 105, KISS TV, Classic TV or any other media house for that matter."
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