SECTOR 4 4.10 Journalists and other media practitioners are organised in trade unions and/or professional associations, which effectively represent their interests. Kenyan journalists can belong to the Kenyan Union of Journalists or pick from a wide array of professional organisations and associations. KUJ membership is open to employed journalists. It is currently plagued with leadership problems. In March 2012, they were still trying to reorganise regional chapters. Professional associations and organisations are mostly involved in training and exchange programmes to improve the quality of journalism. Awards have also been used to encourage higher standards in journalism. The Association of Media Women of Kenya raises funds every other year to support four female journalists through university. Professional associations existing in Kenya include: • • • • • • • Kenya Union of Journalists Kenya Correspondents Association Kenya Publishers Union Association of Media Women of Kenya Editors’ Guild of Kenya Alternative Media Network Kenya Community Media Network Scores: Individual scores: * 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 4.1 (2005 = 4.7, 2007 = 2.6, 2009 = 2.5) Average score for sector 4: 2.6 (2009 = 2.4)* Overall Country Score: 2.9 (2009 = 2.5) The indicators were reviewed, changed and shifted in 2008/2009. Therefore the scores of some indicators and sector scores are not comparable to scores of previous AMBs. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER KENYA 2012 63