SECTOR 4 4.9 Media professionals have access to training facilitates offering formal qualification programmes as well as opportunities to upgrade skills. Analysis In Kenya today there are wide opportunities for professional journalism training and skills upgrading at all levels. A number of institutions offer certificate, diploma and degree programmes. Those that offer degree courses include University of Nairobi, Egerton University, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Daystar University, Kenyatta University, St. Paul’s University, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Tangaza College of Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Moi University, Multi Media University College and United States International University. Diploma and certificate courses are offered by many colleges and schools, including Kenya polytechnic, Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, Mombasa Polytechnic, and East African School of Journalism. In addition to formal training, some media establishments have internal induction and training for upward mobility. The Media Council of Kenya has a Training and Accreditation Committee and also conducts trainings in selected areas to enhance professionalism. 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=4.4; 2007=2.8) AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER KENYA 2009 59