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Media groups split on CS Mucheru's debate taskforce


Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Media affiliated organisations are split on a decision by ICT and Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru to appoint a task force that will oversee localised political debates in the country.

On Friday, Mucheru gazetted a 15-member committee to be chaired by Sammy Muraya and deputised by Phyllis Wakiaga to handle what is essentially a content management function.

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