STATE OF THE MEDIA REPORT QUARTER 4, 2020 of independence. This is also in view of several existing laws that already stifle the freedom of expression. iv. Enforcement of the Electoral Code of Conduct. Stakeholders, including the ECZ, must ensure provisions of the Code are enforced with specific consideration of journalists who bear the brunt of electoral violence and attacks. This is critical because the country will soon commence activities of the electoral cycle such as voter registration and delimitation. Given the patterns observed in the four quarters, it is important that enforcement of the Code is upped during the forthcoming elections and dialogue meetings arranged to educate electoral players on the need to safeguard media freedom. v. Review of laws inimical to freedom of expression There is need for review of laws that continue to hinder the enjoyment of freedom of expression and other civil liberties as guaranteed by the Constitution. Further, there is need to make adequate provision for the protection of journalists and media outlets in view of political violence, harassment and arbitrary arrests. P a g e 40 | 56