Kenya
SCORES:
Individual scores:

1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,1,2

Average score:

1.1

3.3

The body regulates broadcasting in the public interest and
ensures fairness and a diversity of views representing
society at large.

ANALYSIS:
There is no regulatory process aiming to arrive at a diverse broadcasting landscape, but in effect there appears to be some diversity
in regard to religion, language and political stance. Going by the
numbers (21 radio and 9 TV stations) there is a plurality of broadcasting media. However, they are not diverse in their programming.
For example, most FM stations offer mainly music, more or less the
same formats, and little information and news.
Two years ago, the minister of information tried to impose a 60 % local content quota on the broadcasting industry but this move failed
because it had no legal basis.
SCORES:
Individual scores:

3,1,2,1,2,1,3,1,1,3,1

Average score:

1.7

African Media Barometer - Kenya 2005

19

Select target paragraph3