Aden Bare Duale

All parliamentary appearances

Entries 15251 to 15260 of 17799.

• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, from the outset, as I said earlier, I am setting the stage for what the Bill says before amendments. I want it to be very clear that this is the Bill that was received in Parliament before the anticipated amendments. This Bill provides for a body that will be free of Government control. The Government will not have a role in it, in whatever form. This Bill provides for a body that will be free from the politicians and the political class. Lastly, this Bill provides for a body that is free from commercial interests; that ... view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Bill also further establishes the Complaints Commission as anticipated under the Media Council of Kenya and its main function is to The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: arbitrate in media-related disputes and to enforce the code of conduct for the practice of journalism in Kenya. This Bill provides the definition of a “journalist” and sets the standards for practicing journalism. Further, this Bill recognizes freedom of the media as important and critical thing; both Articles 33 and 34 of the Constitution provide for it. view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this Bill anticipates a scenario where journalists, while free to enjoy this right, they should enjoy it subject to the limitations set out in the Constitution; they will enjoy their rights but again the Constitution places some limitations on the enjoyment of such rights. The Bill also creates a delicate balance that must be achieved; there are limitations on the fundamental right as contemplated under Article 24 of the Constitution. view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, this Bill also provides for a quality assurance and media standards framework for the persons who will be accredited by the Media Council. The Council will provide quality assurance standards. It will create a framework under which media bodies can be accredited by the Council. It also provides a framework for media standards. This Bill provides for monitoring of compliance with these standards. How do you monitor? The Bill focuses on the establishment of a body to set media standards, regulations and also how to monitor the behaviour and workings of the industry. Hon. Temporary Deputy ... view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the functions of the Council are set out in Clause 6; they are related to disputes, how to promote and protect freedom and independence of the media in a regulated and media standard framework. I think the Committee will bring its amendments and Members will also do so. I am sure it is a Bill that will create media laws for posterity and for a win-win situation. It is an industry that is regulated. If you look at all the professional bodies, the legal profession has the Advocates Act; the accountants have their own Act; the ... view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the Council’s powers are provided for under Clause 7, and this includes resolution of disputes relating to media and the promotion of professional standards. The criteria for the membership are set out in Clause 9 of the Bill. Removal of a member will be through a fair process under Section 15. The Council will appoint a complaints commission as provided for under Clause 28 of the Bill. The electronic version of the Official Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor. view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, Part III of the Bill contains the financial provisions of the Media Council of Kenya, and its operations will be fully funded by the National Treasury through a vote approved by Parliament. So, after the enactment of this law, the National Treasury will create a vote and that vote will come to Parliament for approval. However, unlike before, this Bill provides that the Council may receive donations from recognised entities in order to achieve its objectives. So, it will have some leeway. view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Part IV, hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, provides for the establishment of a complaints commission; the membership, appointments to and the independence of the commission. It further provides for the procedures on complaints, including procedure on hearing, records and appeals. The complaints commission will be comprised of seven members and will be headed by a person qualified to be a Judge of the High Court as provided for under Clause 29 of this Bill. view
• 13 Nov 2013 in National Assembly: Hon. Temporary Deputy Speaker, the process of dispute resolution and appeals from the complaints commission to the High Court are also set out in clauses 33 and 34 of the Bill. The Bill proposes that the decision by the complaints commission shall be final after 30 days as set out in Clause 43 of the Bill. That again is subject to the amendments that will come from the Committee and individual Members, taking into consideration that the law that we are going to create will be a law that will serve this country and the media industry for long. I ... view