Kenya SECTOR 3: 3.1 Broadcasting regulation is transparent and independent, the state broadcaster is transformed into a truly public broadcaster Broadcasting is regulated by an independent body adequately protected against interference, particularly of a political and economic nature. ANALYSIS: As described under indicator 2.4, the Ministry of Information and Communication is issuing permits for broadcasting and the Kenya Communications Commission, appointed by the minister, allocates frequencies. There is no independent regulatory body. SCORES: Individual scores: 1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1 Average score: 1.0 3.2 The appointments procedure for members of the regulatory body is open and transparent and involves civil society. ANALYSIS: A provision in the KCC Act says that 4 members of the board be appointed from civil society. The appointments are made by the minister and experience shows that the people chosen are well connected to top politicians. Civil society at large is not entitled to propose or nominate candidates. 18 African Media Barometer - Kenya 2005