The media have been urged to continue raising public awareness about the Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act, Chapter 446, and its regulations, with a focus on citizens' rights and responsibilities in reporting criminal activities safely.
The call came from Senior State Attorney Judica Nkya of the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs during a workshop in Dodoma. The workshop brought together stakeholders to discuss effective ways of implementing the Act and its provisions. Ms. Nkya emphasized the critical role of the media in ensuring that information shared does not harm or expose whistleblowers or witnesses.
She pointed out that the media’s role is crucial in protecting the rights and safety of those who report crimes, urging journalists to avoid publishing details that could endanger these individuals. Additionally, the media are tasked with educating the public about the importance of whistleblowers’ rights and the consequences of hiding crimes.
Ms. Nkya also stressed the need for collaboration between journalists, government institutions, and civil society organizations to create a transparent society. The Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act, Chapter 446, was introduced to encourage reporting of crimes like corruption and abuse of power while safeguarding those who come forward.
The call came from Senior State Attorney Judica Nkya of the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs during a workshop in Dodoma. The workshop brought together stakeholders to discuss effective ways of implementing the Act and its provisions. Ms. Nkya emphasized the critical role of the media in ensuring that information shared does not harm or expose whistleblowers or witnesses.
She pointed out that the media’s role is crucial in protecting the rights and safety of those who report crimes, urging journalists to avoid publishing details that could endanger these individuals. Additionally, the media are tasked with educating the public about the importance of whistleblowers’ rights and the consequences of hiding crimes.
Ms. Nkya also stressed the need for collaboration between journalists, government institutions, and civil society organizations to create a transparent society. The Whistleblower and Witness Protection Act, Chapter 446, was introduced to encourage reporting of crimes like corruption and abuse of power while safeguarding those who come forward.
