Kenya 2.8 Media diversity is promoted through adequate competition regulation/legislation. ANALYSIS: There is a quasi-oligopoly of the Nation Group and Standard Group in the print media sector, with cross-ownership into broadcasting (Nation owns a TV and radio station, Standard a TV station). Increasing competition arises from the Royal Media Group that owns Citizen Radio and Citizen TV. The group seems to be enjoying special treatment by government when it comes to the issuing of frequencies because it “has taken over the role of the (state-owned) Kenya Broadcasting Corporation” in disseminating government-friendly programmes. Alternative media are small and vulnerable and perceived as “gutter press”. They did have a market initially but now have a credibility problem. A government ICT policy attempting to tackle cross-ownership is still on the drawing board. SCORES: Individual scores: 1,1,1,1,2,2,1,1,1,2,3 Average score: 1.5 2.9 Government promotes a political and economic environment which allows a diverse media landscape. ANALYSIS: The political environment seems favourable and is enhanced by recent moves towards increasing democratic space. 14 African Media Barometer - Kenya 2005