1. Role of Media in Promoting National Values & National Cohesion
2017 ICPSK Conference

2. Media in Society
Provide Information
Entertainment
Educate

3. Why is media protected in our Constitution?
Public Interest underpins our journalism

4. Role of Media in Promoting National Values
Adherence to Code of Ethics
Promote democracy
Economic Development
Promote tolerance & mutual co-existence
Governance & Accountability

5. National Values & Media
NMG Editorial Policy:
Independence; objectivity, veracity, accuracy
vigorously support the interests of the underprivileged and disadvantaged groups or persons
We stand for racial, ethnic, religious and communal harmony and political/party tolerance as well as other forms of pluralism; and
Support for principles of democracy - good governance, transparency and accountability;
National Values (Article 10 of The Constitution):
patriotism, national unity, sharing and devolution of power, the rule of law, democracy and participation of the people;
human dignity, equity, social justice, inclusiveness, equality, human rights, non-discrimination and protection of the marginalised;
good governance, integrity, transparency and accountability; and
sustainable development.

6. Key Issues
Tension between public’s interest’s right to information vs. other interests
Tension between right to know vs. national security interest e.g., Kapedo Massacre & Mt. Elgon Operation – increased terror (Westgate, Garissa cases)
Children’s right to privacy vs. activities in society e.g., crime
Right to information vs. privileged reporting e.g., Parliamentary reporting
Resources can be wasted and
Right to privacy vs. vulnerable groups