SECTOR 1 Also many media establishments have their in-house systems of accreditation. It should be noted that given the above flexibility of entry and practice, some artistes and comedians have taken liberties to masquerade as journalists. While the “spirit” of the law gives initiative to the Media Council, those who “habitually” engage in the practice should be introduced to greater levels of professionalism. While there is control of channels of communication through licensing there is little control over individual journalists. Media establishments exercise this role internally through ethics and codes of practice. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country minimally meets aspects of the indicator. 3 Country meets many aspects of indicator but progress may be too recent to judge. 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator. 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator and has been doing so over time. Average score: 3.8 (2005=5.0; 2007=5.0) 1.7 Confidential sources of information protected by law and/or the courts. are Analysis Confidential sources of information are not protected by the law, as evidenced by a recent case. Evelyn Kwamboka, a journalist with The Standard was ordered by the court to reveal her source of information on the story of (UK-based Kenyan preacher, Gilbert) “Deya miracle babies”. She invoked the Media Council of Kenya Code of Conduct and Practice, which provides for the journalists’ professional obligation to protect confidential sources of information. However, the court ruled that the code was not law and as such was not applicable in the case. AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER KENYA 2009 17