SECTOR 2 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: 3.5 (2005=n/a; 2007=n/a) 2.10 Government does not use its power over the placement of advertisements as a means to interfere with editorial content. Analysis The government being the heaviest advertiser uses its power to interfere with content. For example, towards the end of 2007 it withdrew advertising with the Standard Group for being anti the Party in power. When the Nation Media Group carried some stories on the Kenya National Examinations Council (read government), the Council withdrew advertising from the Daily Nation and turned to The Standard. However, trends indicate more accommodation on the part of the Government, although perceived threats are still there. 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: 2.5 (2005=1.7; 2007=1.5) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER KENYA 2009 35