Wam Literature

Kenya claims to have made a step in the communication sector by enacting the following bills to bolster media freedom; the Revised Media Bill, Freedom of Information Bill, revised Kenya Information and Communication Bill and Independent Communications Commission Bill. These bills are a welcome to media practitioners as per se. Though there are reduced cases of journalists dying in the line of duty, much need to be done. The constant threats against journalist must be investigated and brought to book if the government needs to put good its promise of a free press. Uhuru Kenyatta is doing the best of his attempt to charm the fourth estate with tea after a press conference. His free and friendly approach should transcend just the tea parties to stamping authority against any threats that potentially drains the free flow of information. He should caress the four media bills with a touch of sincerity and passion. As a watchdog, Kenyatta should also understand that, the media will