SECTOR 2 The media landscape, including new media, is characterised by diversity, independence and sustainability 2.1 A wide range of sources of information (print, broadcasting, internet) is accessible and affordable to citizens. Analysis There is a wide range of information sources accessible to citizens, as more print and broadcast outlets have come up. In the broadcast media there are 80 radio stations plus some pirate radio outfits. Broadcasting Of the 372 radio frequencies allocated, 233 are active while 138 are yet to commence transmission. Many universities and community organizations have been allocated frequencies and are already broadcasting. The main operators in the broadcast media remain the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), which has a countrywide reach even though the quality of the signals may be wanting in some parts of the country, followed by Royal Media Services (RMS), owned by businessman Samuel Macharia. RMS operates thirteen (13) radio services in Kenya’s main vernacular languages, as well as a television station. The other prominent media owner has been Rose Kimotho of Regional Reach Ltd, who made history as the first Kenyan woman to start a radio station. Her Kameme FM, broadcasting in Kikuyu language, was seen as a symbol of power of the wireless in rejuvenating indigenous languages. She also launched K24, a news television station. However, these two outfits have now been acquired by TV Africa Holdings, which has also acquired the People Daily and also owns Stellavision. Radio Africa Group which is owned by Ghanaian Patrick Quarcoo runs Kiss FM, Classic FM, Radio Jambo, East FM, Radio Maria and XFM. It has two television stations namely Classic TV and KISS TV. Nation Media Group (NMG), which runs Nation TV (NTV) and two radio services (Easy FM and QFM), is owned by the Aga Khan who holds majority shareholding. NMG is the largest media house in Eastern and Central Africa and is listed on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. The Standard Group, owners of the Standard (formerly the East African Standard) – established in 1902 – is reportedly owned by former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi, his son Gideon and businessman Joshua Kulei. It owns the Kenya Television Network (KTN), and has in the recent past acquired a radio station.7 7 Study by AfriMap on Public Broadcasting in Kenya (yet to be published). 24 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER KENYA 2009