MP defends Bill seeking to tighten grip on access to state information
Kilifi North MP Owen Baya is defending a proposed amendment to the Access to Information Act, arguing it is necessary to protect national security. The bill seeks to create a framework for classifying sensitive state information, sparking debate over the balance between government transparency and security.
Why it matters
The legislation could significantly alter the public's ability to hold the government accountable by restricting access to information under the guise of national security.
Kilifi North MP Owen Baya Kilifi North MP Owen Baya has defended his proposed law seeking to tighten regulations governing public access to information held by the state, saying the changes are necessary to safeguard national security.
The article presents the sponsor's justification while acknowledging the context of the legislative review process.
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