ANALYSIS:
Efforts have been made to increase the circulation of print media in the rural areas but mainly
for commercial purposes and for wider markets. Mainstream newspapers have regional
editions for diversity and focus on issues of immediate local interest. This has also been
prompted by the emergence of and competition from small rural papers supported by NGOs.
Rural communities though are not great consumers of print media.
Improvement though has been tied to infrastructure. The law is also lenient on publishers
outside the cities.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

3, 2,3,4,2,4,2,3

Average score:

2.9 (2005=4.0)

2.4 Broadcasting legislation has been passed and is implemented that provides
for a conducive environment for public, commercial and community
broadcasting.
ANALYSIS :
The draft broadcasting legislation has not been passed. The Communication Commission of
Kenya (CCK) Act is in place, but still limited in its provisions for a conducive broadcasting
environment of diverse actors.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1, 1,1,1,1,5,1,1

Average score:

1.5 (2005=1.0)

2.5 Community broadcasting enjoys special promotion given its potential to
broaden access by poor and rural communities.
ANALYSIS:
There is no special consideration for rural community broadcasting. The requirement for
licences, Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) inspection of equipment fees and
annual frequency fees apply to all broadcasters.

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