ANALYSIS:
The regulatory body the Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK), is governmentcontrolled and does not necessary ensure fairness and diversity of views representing society
at large.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 1

Average score:

1.6

(2005=1.7)

3.4 The body’s decisions on licensing in particular are informed by a broadcasting policy
developed in transparent and inclusive manner.
ANALYSIS:
Broadcasting media policy is in place and its formulation involved the stakeholders. ICT
draft policy has been completed, and it also covers broadcasting. There are elements of
duplication which call for synchronization between the two policy documents.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1

Average score:

2.3

(2005=1.0)

3.5 The public broadcaster is accountable to the public through a board representative of
society at large and selected in an independent, open and transparent manner.
ANALYSIS:
The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation which is deemed to be the public broadcaster is
controlled directly by the government, which appoints its Board.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1

Average score:

1.1

12

(2005=1.0)

Select target paragraph3