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Boost for Kenya’s public, media as MPs back bill

NAIROBI: The quest for a free media and transparency in the country moved a step closer Thursday when MPs concluded debate on the Access to Information Bill.

The lawmakers overwhelmingly backed the bill saying it would allow the public to know Government secrets and, therefore, not only stop corruption but also identify corrupt civil servants.

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