Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and Technology Joe Mucheru addresses Kenya News Agency Staff at Kenya School of Monetary Studies who are on a two day training on Citizen participation in security (CPS), 23 Sep 2016.
ICT Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru has said the media is key in transforming the perception about security in the country among global partners.
Mr. Mucheru said the on-going and recently concluded multiple global conferences held in Kenyaand visits by high profile international leaders was an endorsement by the global community of the country’shigh level safety and security.
Addressing Information Officers drawn across the 47 Counties at the Kenya school of Monetary Studies on 23 September 2016, Mr. Mucheru said it was regrettable that journalists concentrate on reporting political stories at the expense of security and development in the country.
He said the high profile international conferences Kenya has hosted recently demonstrates the confidence the international community has in this country.
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and Technology Joe Mucheru (centre) Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunication Sammy Itemere (left) and the Chairman of Committee on implementation of Citizen Participation in Security (CPS) Joseph Kaguthi compare notes at Kenya School of Monetary Studies to join Kenya News Agency Staff who are on a two day training on CPS.23 Sep 2016.
Mr. Mucheru also called on the KNA reporters to inform and educate the citizens on opportunities that exists in the country to attract investment.
The Chairman of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) Mr Charles Kerich urged journalists to balance their reporting based on possible security risks and make national interest a priority.
Mr. Kerich said journalist would do a disservice to the country if they sensationalize news on security that discourages tourists and investors. He said MCK would conduct training for journalist soon on reporting on security issues. 23 Sep 2016
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and Technology Joe Mucheru being briefed by the Chairman of Committee on implementation of Citizen Participation in Security (CPS) Joseph Kaguthi, when he arrived at Kenya School of Monetary Studies to join Kenya News Agency Staff who are on a two day training on CPS today. Also in the picture are (right) Deputy Director of Information Esther Wanjau, and ICT Secretary Dr. Katherine Getao, 23 Sep 2016.
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and Technology Joe Mucheru is receive by the Chairman of Committee on implementation of Citizen Participation in Security (CPS) Joseph Kaguthi when he arrived at Kenya School of Monetary Studies to join Kenya News Agency Staff who are on a two day training on CPS, 23 Sep 2016.
Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and Technology Joe Mucheru addresses Kenya News Agency Staff at Kenya School of Monetary Studies who are on a two day training on Citizen participation in security (CPS), 23 Sep 2016.