95. The Rwanda Governance Board has put in place some programs that help to implement governance policy such as Governance month held twice annually whereby the overall objective of this nationwide activity is to listen and solve citizens’ problems through innovative governance tools such as Governance Clinics and raise public awareness in a month long period. Article 9: The Right to Information and Freedom of Expression 96. The Government of Rwanda acknowledges the centrality of an independent, professional media and ease of access to information as essential components of good governance and a sustainable social, economic and political development. Freedom of the press and freedom of information are provided for by Article 38 of the Constitution. It is also recognized by other legislative instruments such as the law No 02/2013 of 08/02/2013 regulating media in Rwanda and law No 04/2013 of 08/02/2013 relating to access to information which provides for the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Freedom of expression is reflected in the increase of media outlets in the country. The number of newspapers rose to 51 in 2015, currently 34 radio stations are operating in the country. The national radio has established branches in all provinces to enable mass participation, and there are increasing numbers of electronic and on-line media outlets with over 80 local news websites. 97. Citizens are free to debate on radio and television live expressing their thoughts and opinions and criticize Government policies in as much as these views do not propagate discrimination of any form. Social media networks such as Facebook and Twitter have attained such prominent levels in Rwanda and their use is growing from day to day. There is a law N° 09/2013 of 01/03/2013 establishing Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) and determining its mission, powers, organization and functioning which regulates the licensing of media houses operating in Rwanda. 98. A media Self-Regulatory Body which is an organ set up by journalists themselves whose responsibility is to ensure compliance with principles governing media have been established through the law No 02/2013 of 08/02/2013. Since promulgation of the new media law in February 2013, much improvements have been registered. Capacity building and technical Page 35 of 105