The National Governing Council of the
Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Tanzania Chapter appreciates the efforts
done by Tanzanian President Jakaya Kiwete to recognize the work done by media practitioners
in the development of this country.
During his government shake-up this
week, president Kikwete named 70 new District Commissioners (DCs), among them six
journalists. This adds up to an already existing number of other media practitioners who
have been serving as DC’s. The number has been going up since tenure started in
2005. This shows the respect and trust the President has for this profession.
We, MISA-TAN, on behalf of the media
fraternity in this country, would like to express our sincere appreciation to H. E.
President, Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete’s administration in support of media freedom and
promoting journalists.
This administration has not only
recognized journalism for its role as the fourth estate of the government but in its support it
has shown its commitment towards establishing new media law enshrining freedom of
expression.
MISA TAN believes that the appointment
of the new DCs was based on a demonstrated capacity in their performances. It is as
well our sincere hope that H.E. the President will
take further steps to promote access to
publicly available information by members of the public as a step towards promotion
of open governance and public accountability.
The information on socio- economic
issues facing people in the rural and urban areas founded in each district of Tanzania is
important to enable them overcome challenges of life. Poverty eradication, access to
loans, district plans and environment are the current topics the information of which need to
be promptly provided rather than wait for requests.
We take this opportunity to congratulate
the newly appointed DC’s in their totality but the journalists in particular. We ask
them not to let the president down by showing that the President was right appointing them
to these new duties.
Signed by;
Mohammed Tibanyendera
Chairperson
MISA- Tanzania Chapter
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