SECTOR 3 3.6 The editorial independence of the state/public broadcaster from political influence is guaranteed by law and practiced. Analysis The Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) Act provides for balance and editorial independence. The 1997 Inter-parties Parliamentary Group (IPPG) reformed the law to provide for balance in the coverage of political parties. As part of the IPPG23 KBC was required to stop its partisan ways and give fair and equitable coverage to all political parties, but this remained a hollow undertaking as KBC soon lapsed into its old ways. In practice editorial independence has not been visible. A former Managing Director, Wachira Waruru, who attempted to assert the editorial independence, was removed. Earlier Koigi wa Wamwere, then Assistant Minister for Information and Broadcasting, constantly sought to control and influence the proceedings at the establishment. Official influence at KBC is still visible. 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: 1.6 (2005=n/a; 2007=n/a) 23 The Inter-Party Parliamentary Group (IPPG) brought together parliamentarians from both sides of the political divide who agreed to break a political dreadlock by agreeing to a series of legal and political measures, deemed as a minimum requirement, intended to open up political space to ensure free and fair elections in 1997. 44 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER KENYA 2009